First introduced in March, 2009, Pentax X70 is a 12 MP Compact with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Pentax X70 with competitors in small sensor superzoom cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 26 mm Wide Angle Lens |
| Image Stabilization |
| Manual Focus |
| 2.8 Lens at Wide |
| 9 Focus Points |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No AF Face Detection |
| No External Flash |
| Slow Lens at Tele: F5.0 |
| Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Full HD Video |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Slow Lens at Wide: F2.8 |
| Small LCD Screen: 2" |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
| Type Scores |
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Pentax X70 has an Overall Score of 41/100 and ranked #347 out of 802 in Compact cameras, and ranked #743 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Pentax X70 with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | X70 | Dimensions | X70 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pentax X90 | 428 g | 410 g | 111 x 85 x 110 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR | 808 g | 410 g | 135 x 101 x 146 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Fujifilm S1 | 680 g | 410 g | 133 x 91 x 110 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Panasonic FZ200 | 588 g | 410 g | 125 x 87 x 110 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Fujifilm HS35EXR | 687 g | 410 g | 131 x 97 x 126 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Sony RX10 | 813 g | 410 g | 129 x 88 x 102 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Fujifilm X-M1 | 330 g | 410 g | 117 x 67 x 39 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
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Olympus SP-100 | 594 g | 410 g | 122 x 91 x 133 mm | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | X70 |
| Announced | March, 2009 |
| Body Type | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | |
| Number of Lenses | 0 |
| Macro Focus Range | 10 |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 230k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | n/a fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 9.10 |
| Flash Modes | n/a |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ± EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO | 6400 |
| Min Native ISO | 50 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 0 shots |
| Battery Type | |
| Battery Model | D-LI92 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 410 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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