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Instax Pal vs X70
Quick take: The Instax Pal is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax PalFujifilm · 2023 | X70Fujifilm · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £89 | — |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | — | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | Intelligent Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 49 areas, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | — | 8fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 41gBest | 340g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 42.3 × 44.4 × 43.0mm | 112.5 × 64.4 × 44.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (ring finder or phone app) | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | — | Fixed Fujinon 28mm equivalent f/2.8 |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | — | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, hot shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Pal
X70
Portrait
1.4/10
3.3/10
Street
2.7/10
7.1/10
Travel
2.7/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
1.0/10
3.8/10
Documentary
1.5/10
3.7/10
Landscape
1.5/10
4.4/10
Casual
2.8/10
4.7/10
Food
1.3/10
4.7/10
Macro
0.8/10
2.9/10
Architecture
1.3/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
1.1/10
4.3/10
Fun & simple
7.8/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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