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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm T550 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm T550

 E70 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm T550 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the E70.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and E70.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
47
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Pentax E70
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $140