Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K-500
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-500
FZ70 | K-500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K-500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-18 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 710 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $600 |