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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 7 months after the E70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm Z35 E70 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm Z35

 E70 Fujifilm Z35 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm Z35 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the E70.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and E70.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm Z35 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $140