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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 3 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm JX500 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 E70 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm JX500 E70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the E70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and E70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Pentax E70
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
31
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $140