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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 2 months after the K-50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax K-50

 Fujifilm XP70 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Fujifilm XP70

 K-50 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-50

 Fujifilm XP70 K-50 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the K-50.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and K-50 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and K-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Pentax K-50
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (650g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax K-50
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $610