Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax P70

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm J30 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 5 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and P70.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.