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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 17 months after the X70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ35 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax X70

 FZ35 X70 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ35

 X70 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax X70

 FZ35 X70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 and the X70.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and X70 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and X70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ35 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Pentax X70 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax X70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $999 $200