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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was released 4 months after the P70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up against the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Pentax P70

 Fujifilm Z300 P70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm Z300

 P70 Fujifilm Z300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax P70

 Fujifilm Z300 P70 
AnnouncedJune 2009March 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the P70.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and P70.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax P70 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
54
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax P70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200