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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
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
  • Released March 2009
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax X70, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and X70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was announced 19 months prior to the X70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm IS Pro scores versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm IS Pro X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 X70 Fujifilm IS Pro 
ReleasedMarch 2009July 2007Newer by 19 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm IS Pro X70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the X70.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and X70 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and X70.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax X70 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography advice
Pentax X70 Street photography advice
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (920 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Travel photography with Pentax X70
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
9
no video
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProPentax X70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Pentax X70
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-07-13 2009-03-02
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200