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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70

Portability
83
Imaging
58
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T20
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and X70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was launched 6 years after the X70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades vs the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm X-T10 X70 
LaunchedMay 2015March 2009Newer by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 X70 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm X-T10 X70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 has outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the X70.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and X70 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and X70.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography info
Pentax X70 Travel photography info
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging details
Pentax X70 Vlogging details
34
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm X-T10Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Pentax X70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-05-19 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $800 $200