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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and X70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 2 years after the X70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm X-S1 X70 
AnnouncedNovember 2011March 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 X70 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm X-S1 X70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the X70.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and X70 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and X70.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
43
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (920g)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm X-S1Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $200