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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 6 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ300 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax P70

 FZ300 P70 
RevealedJuly 2015March 2009Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FZ300

 P70 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax P70

 FZ300 P70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 compared to the P70.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and P70 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and P70.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
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you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
Pentax P70 Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
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good battery life (380 shots)
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio P70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-07-16 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $598 $200