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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed at a similar time to the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ28 grades vs the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax E70

 FZ28 E70 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FZ28

 E70 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E70

 FZ28 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the E70.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and E70 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and E70.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax E70
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $140