Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax P70
FP5 | P70 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FP5
P70 | FP5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax P70
FP5 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |