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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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 FP2 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax E70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 13 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP2 matches up against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax E70

 FP2 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FP2

 E70 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax E70

 FP2 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 versus the E70.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and E70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FP2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Pentax E70
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax Optio E70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $80 $140