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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was announced 6 years before the K-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX700 matches up vs the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K-70

 FX700 K-70 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FX700

 K-70 FX700 
LaunchedJune 2016July 2010More modern by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-70

 FX700 K-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the K-70.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and K-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX700 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-07-21 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 688 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $649