Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out very close to the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax E70
Fujifilm S8100fd | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
E70 | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax E70
Fujifilm S8100fd | E70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and E70 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and E70.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $140 |