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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ47 scores vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K-70

 FZ47 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic FZ47

 K-70 FZ47 
AnnouncedJune 2016July 2011Fresher by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-70

 FZ47 K-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 and the K-70.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K-70 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will offer greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Pentax K-70
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
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good battery (400 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax K-70
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-21 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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
Battery life 400 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $379 $649