Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed April 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and P70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 2 years after the P70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores against the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Pentax P70
Fujifilm Z900EXR | P70 | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
P70 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Pentax P70
Fujifilm Z900EXR | P70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and P70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-04-05 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $200 |