Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax P70

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax P70, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and P70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 7 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 grades versus the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 versus the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and P70 is 53 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and P70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.