Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ200 was released 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ200 matches up versus the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax X70
FZ200 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | March 2009 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ200
X70 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax X70
FZ200 | X70 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 compared to the X70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and X70 is 65 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and X70.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $200 |