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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S8600 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 4 years later than the X70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8600 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S8600

 X70 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S8600 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the X70.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and X70 is 76 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and X70.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Pentax X70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 25-900mm (36.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 life 410 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $200