Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X70

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X70 is 59 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X70.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.