Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X70

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 3 years after the X70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications 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 SL1000 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and X70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.