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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 7 months after the E70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm Z37 E70 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 E70 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm Z37 E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the E70.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and E70.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm Z37 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest 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 autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 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 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-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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $140