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Comparison of Pentax X70 and Pentax X90 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X90 ×
Pentax X70 ×
General
ModelPentax X90Pentax X70
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberX90X70
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112112
Width (mm)10999
Height (mm)8482
Weight (g)438411
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax X70-
Successor-Pentax X90
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.211
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensPentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elementsPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 301 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 162.5
  • 6.25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 200K dots with diopter controlEVF type; 200K dots color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP)Auto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene PortraitLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
Flash range description30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO)29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3133
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type d)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.25-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.211
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)255170
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI106Proprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3.9+
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP.Triple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SR



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