Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out about the same time to the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Pentax X70
Fujifilm S1500 | X70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S1500
X70 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax X70
Fujifilm S1500 | X70 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1500 versus Pentax X70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and X70 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and X70.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 410g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 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 | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $200 |