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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Pentax P70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax P70

 Fujifilm Z37 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 P70 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P70

 Fujifilm Z37 P70 
RevealedJuly 2009March 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Pentax P70
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio P70
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