Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced April 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ150 was unveiled 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ150 grades vs the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax X70
FZ150 | X70 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | March 2009 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ150
X70 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax X70
FZ150 | X70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax X70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the X70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and X70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FZ150 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax X70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-04-11 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $499 | $200 |