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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 23 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 grades versus the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax P70

 FP5 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FP5

 P70 FP5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax P70

 FP5 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 versus the P70.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and P70.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (260 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
65
great battery life (260 shots)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
40
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery life (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax Optio P70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $200