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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and E70 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 9 years after the E70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II grades versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax E70

 LX100 II E70 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2009Newer by 118 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1240k112kCrisper screen (+1128k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 E70 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax E70

 LX100 II E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II compared to the E70.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and E70 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and E70.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
78
good battery life (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax Optio E70
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-22 2009-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $998 $140