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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-70

 FZ2500 K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 K-70 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-70

 FZ2500 K-70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2016Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
Pentax K-70 Travel photography details
66
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
66
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax K-70
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