Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax P70
FZ300 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | March 2009 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FZ300
P70 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax P70
FZ300 | P70 | |||
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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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and P70 is 59 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |