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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(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
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
  • Introduced March 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S9200 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm S9200

 X70 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm S9200 X70 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
Pentax X70 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Pentax X70
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging details
Pentax X70 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Pentax X70
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