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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P70

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

		

		

			
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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
20
 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
56
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 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
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