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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Pentax X70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax X70

 FZ200 X70 
RevealedJuly 2012March 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ200

 X70 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax X70

 FZ200 X70 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and X70 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax X70
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