Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E70
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS25 was brought out within a month of the E70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax E70
| FS25 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FS25
| E70 | FS25 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E70
| FS25 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the E70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and E70.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FS25 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $230 | $140 |