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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched March 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled at a similar time to the X70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8100fd X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 X70 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8100fd X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the X70.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and X70 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and X70.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X70 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $200