Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched March 2009
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe F5 was manufactured 3 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax P70
F5 | P70 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | March 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic F5
P70 | F5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P70
F5 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F5 against the P70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and P70.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $100 | $200 |