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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8300 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 3 years later than the X70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8300 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S8300

 X70 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8300 X70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the X70.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and X70.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Pentax X70 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Pentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $200