Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Introduced March 2009

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9200 was revealed 4 years later than the X70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Pentax X70
Fujifilm S9200 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S9200
X70 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax X70
Fujifilm S9200 | X70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the X70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and X70.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 Overall 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 life | 500 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $200 |