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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released March 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 3 years later than the X70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm T500 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm T500

 X70 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm T500 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the X70.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and X70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Pentax X70
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Pentax X70
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $200