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.
Proc and Cons of Pentax X70
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.
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 |
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 |
Pentax X70 has an Overall Score of 41/100
and ranked #366 out of 802
in Compact cameras, and ranked #746
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Pentax X70
Pentax X70 weighs 410g and has external dimensions
of 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.33 x 3.27 x 3.54"). Considering that the average weight
of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras is 392g,
Pentax X70
is 18 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Pentax X70 is less by 3mm
more than the average length in Small Sensor Superzoom.
Weight Comparison
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Pentax X70
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Thickness Comparison
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Pentax X70
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Specifications of Pentax X70
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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