Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Released September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Announced June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very comparable but the FZ2500 (1") and K-70 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ2500 was manufactured 4 months after the K-70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-70
FZ2500 | K-70 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FZ2500
K-70 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-70
FZ2500 | K-70 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | June 2016 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got physical dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the K-70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and K-70 is 53 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and K-70.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-70 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 lbs) | 688 grams (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $998 | $649 |