Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70
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94 Imaging
32 Features
11 Overall
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax E70
Fujifilm Z37 | E70 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm Z37
E70 | Fujifilm Z37 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E70
Fujifilm Z37 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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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 |