Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax E70
Fujifilm XP50 | E70 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm XP50
E70 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E70
Fujifilm XP50 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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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 |