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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and P70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 4 years after the P70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Pentax P70

 Fujifilm XQ1 P70 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2009More modern by 58 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 P70 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax P70

 Fujifilm XQ1 P70 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the P70.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and P70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Pentax P70
64
great battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Pentax P70
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (206g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax P70
 Fujifilm XQ1Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $200