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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 2 years later than the K-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Pentax K-70

 Fujifilm X-T3 K-70 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2016Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 K-70 Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Pentax K-70

 Fujifilm X-T3 K-70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the K-70.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and K-70 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and K-70.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than average (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
34
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than average (688g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Pentax K-70
 Fujifilm X-T3Pentax K-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Pentax K-70
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-09-06 2016-06-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 390 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,500 $649