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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was launched 3 years after the P70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ150 matches up versus the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax P70

 FZ150 P70 
RevealedApril 2012March 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P70 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P70

 FZ150 P70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 compared to the P70.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and P70 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and P70.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ150 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (528 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio P70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-04-11 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 528g (1.16 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $200