Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was brought out 2 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP5 scores against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax E70
FP5 | E70 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FP5
E70 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E70
FP5 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP5 and the E70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and E70.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $140 |