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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 3 years later than the E70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XP150 E70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm XP150

 E70 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XP150 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the E70.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and E70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP150 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Pentax E70
67
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Pentax E70
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio E70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $140