Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released June 2016
- Renewed by Pentax KF
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ1000 was manufactured 24 months prior to the K-70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 matches up against the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax K-70
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FZ1000
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Released | June 2016 | June 2014 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-70
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 vs the K-70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and K-70 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and K-70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-70 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FZ1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax K-70 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-06-12 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 pounds) | 688 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 410 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $800 | $649 |