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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced at a similar time to the X70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S2000HD X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 X70 Fujifilm S2000HD 

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S2000HD X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the X70.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and X70 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and X70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax X70 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography advice
Pentax X70 Street photography advice
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
30
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Pentax X70
21
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $200