Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Optio E70

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X10 and the Pentax Optio E70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X10 was introduced in July 2012 and Pentax Optio E70 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio E70 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.40" 112k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X10
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio E70
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio E70.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X10 over Pentax Optio E70.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Optio E70
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 9
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 70 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 2.40"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 112k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Sigma DP1
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Olympus Tough-3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm Z70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio E70

      Pentax E70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E70 over Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Optio E70
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio E70.

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Casio EX-10
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax X90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon P610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio E70
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio E70
        Small Sensor2/3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot112k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X10 has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax Optio E70 has a 2.40" screen with 112k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 85% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio E70.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio E70 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X10 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. Pentax Optio E70 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X10 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots and Pentax Optio E70 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio E70 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio E70. Fujifilm X10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X10 and 3.50 m on Pentax Optio E70. Fujifilm X10 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X10.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X10 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24") and Pentax Optio E70 body has dimensions of 94 x 61 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.02"). Fujifilm X10 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) and Pentax Optio E70 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      117 mm

      70 mm

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      94 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio E70

      Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio E70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio E70 and give them scores of 62 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      46
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X10

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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