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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and E70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XF1 E70 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm XF1

 E70 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm XF1 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the E70.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and E70.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $140