Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax X70

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and X70 is 54 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and X70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.