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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 3 years after the X70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X70 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 X70 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions 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 HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the X70.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X70 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (687g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $200