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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was launched 11 years after the P70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G100 grades against the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax P70

 G100 P70 
AnnouncedJune 2020March 2009More modern by 138 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic G100

 P70 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax P70

 G100 P70 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 against the P70.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and P70 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and P70.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Pentax P70
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (270 shots)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Pentax Optio P70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-06-24 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $698 $200