Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax X70
FZ1000 II | X70 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 122 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
X70 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax X70
FZ1000 II | X70 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |