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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax X70
(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
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 3 years after the X70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S4800 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S4800

 X70 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S4800 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the X70.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and X70 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and X70.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Pentax X70
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
Pentax X70 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (518g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Pentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $200