Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and E70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and E70 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and E70.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.