Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax X70

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax X70, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and X70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was launched 5 years later than the X70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ1000 scores against the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 against the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and X70 is 55 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and X70.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 provides an edge in sensor technology.