Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K-500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was launched 4 months earlier than the K-500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ70 scores against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and K-500 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and K-500.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult.