Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 5 months after the P70 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax P70
Fujifilm Z37 | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm Z37
P70 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P70
Fujifilm Z37 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | March 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the P70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and P70.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax P70 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $200 |