Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-01

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ70 was launched 14 months later than the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ70 matches up versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 vs the K-01.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K-01 is 63 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and K-01.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ70 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The newer FZ70 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.