Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
(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
- Announced March 2009
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX700 was introduced 17 months later than the P70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX700 grades vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax P70
FX700 | P70 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FX700
P70 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax P70
FX700 | P70 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the P70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and P70.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FX700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $200 |