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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax E70

 FP5 E70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FP5

 E70 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E70

 FP5 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (260 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Pentax E70
65
good battery life (260 shots)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax Optio E70
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