Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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
- Announced March 2009
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ40 was manufactured 17 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ40 scores vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax P70
FZ40 | P70 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FZ40
P70 | FZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax P70
FZ40 | P70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 versus the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and P70 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and P70.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ40 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $420 | $200 |