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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ100 grades against the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax K-70

 FZ100 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FZ100

 K-70 FZ100 
ReleasedJune 2016July 2010More modern by 71 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-70

 FZ100 K-70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ100 compared to the K-70.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and K-70 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and K-70.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-70 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
64
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540g)
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-21 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $649