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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Pentax E70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XP50 E70 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm XP50

 E70 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XP50 E70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the E70.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Pentax E70
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio E70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 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 recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $140