• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax E70 advantages over Fujifilm Z30

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 620 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm Z30 advantages over Pentax E70

  • Lighter weight
    111g vs 160g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 112k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD790 IS

Pentax E70
Canon SD790 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax E70 vs Canon SD790 IS

Fujifilm Z30
Canon SD790 IS
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z30 vs Canon SD790 IS

Compared to Pentax E60

Pentax E70
Pentax E60
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Pentax E70 vs Pentax E60

Fujifilm Z30
Pentax E60
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E60

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Pentax E70
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Lighter weight

Compare Pentax E70 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Fujifilm Z37

Pentax E70
Fujifilm Z37
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax E70 vs Fujifilm Z37

Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm Z37
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z37

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Pentax E70
Fujifilm A170
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax E70 vs Fujifilm A170

Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm A170
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm A170

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