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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced March 2009
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8500 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S8500

 X70 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8500 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the X70.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
32
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
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 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $200