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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax P70
(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
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 23 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax P70

 FH5 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FH5

 P70 FH5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax P70

 FH5 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 vs the P70.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and P70.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
Pentax P70 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Pentax P70
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax Optio P70
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $169 $200