Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Pentax P70
Fujifilm Z300 | P70 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Announced | June 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax P70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |