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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax X70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and X70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was released 10 years after the X70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax X70

 FZ1000 II X70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019March 2009More modern by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 X70 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax X70

 FZ1000 II X70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II against the X70.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and X70 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and X70.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
70
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
68
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
66
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Pentax X70
68
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax X70
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-18 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $898 $200