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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 11 months after the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 scores versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax X70

 FP2 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FP2

 X70 FP2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X70

 FP2 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 compared to the X70.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and X70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FP2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax X70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - D-LI92
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $80 $200