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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and E70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm X10 E70 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.4"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm X10

 E70 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm X10 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 offers external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the E70.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and E70 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and E70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (350g)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (350 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Pentax E70
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (350g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $140