Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X70

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8200 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and X70.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.