Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-5 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was brought out 2 months after the K-5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ70 scores against the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 and the K-5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and K-5 II is 63 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging.