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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 2 years after the X70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm SL300 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm SL300

 X70 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm SL300 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the X70.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and X70.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Pentax X70
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (510g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography information
Pentax X70 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-03-02
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $200