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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was released 19 months after the E70 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ35 matches up vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax E70

 FZ35 E70 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FZ35

 E70 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax E70

 FZ35 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 compared to the E70.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and E70 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FZ35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
Pentax E70 Vlogging info
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio E70
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 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 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $999 $140