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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FS15 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched about the same time to the P70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS15 matches up against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax P70

 FS15 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FS15

 P70 FS15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax P70

 FS15 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 and the P70.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and P70.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Pentax P70
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-16 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $200