Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax X70

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax X70, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and X70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 5 years earlier than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides outer dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and X70 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and X70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X70 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.