Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70
95 Imaging
36 Features
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71 Imaging
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax X70
FP2 | X70 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FP2
X70 | FP2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X70
FP2 | X70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |