Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released June 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax KF
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH22 was launched 7 years prior to the K-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH22 grades against the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax K-70
FH22 | K-70 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FH22
K-70 | FH22 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | January 2010 | More modern by 78 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K-70
FH22 | K-70 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the K-70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and K-70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax K-70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lb) | 688 grams (1.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
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 | - | 410 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $649 |