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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was introduced 6 months later than the K-70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Pentax K-70

 Fujifilm X-A10 K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 K-70 Fujifilm X-A10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K-70

 Fujifilm X-A10 K-70 
ReleasedDecember 2016June 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the K-70.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and K-70 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and K-70.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-70 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
69
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
86
good battery power (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K-70
 Fujifilm X-A10Pentax K-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-12-01 2016-06-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $649