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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was announced 3 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm JZ200 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 E70 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm JZ200 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the E70.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and E70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Pentax E70 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (135g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 175 gr (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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $140