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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and P70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 5 years after the P70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Pentax P70

 Fujifilm XQ2 P70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2009More modern by 72 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 P70 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Pentax P70

 Fujifilm XQ2 P70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the P70.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and P70.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Pentax P70
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (206 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Pentax P70
 Fujifilm XQ2Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $200