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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax K-70

 FX78 K-70 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FX78

 K-70 FX78 
IntroducedJune 2016January 2011Fresher by 65 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-70

 FX78 K-70 

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX78 compared to the K-70.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and K-70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX78 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will give more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than average (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
heavier than average (688 grams)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax K-70
Also called Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-25 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $210 $649