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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 2 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ47 scores against the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax P70

 FZ47 P70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FZ47

 P70 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax P70

 FZ47 P70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 against the P70.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and P70 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and P70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ47 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Pentax P70 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
Pentax P70 Travel photography details
51
better than average battery (400 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio P70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 155 gr (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 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 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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