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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was brought out 2 years later than the FZ70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PEN-F matches up versus the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FZ70

 PEN-F FZ70 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FZ70 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ70

 PEN-F FZ70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F vs the FZ70.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FZ70 is 84 and 63 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and FZ70.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
75
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (330 shots)
55
great battery power (400 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (606 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
decently wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-27 2013-07-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 41
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 10.8
DXO Low light rating 894 171
Other
Battery life 330 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $300