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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was revealed 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ70 matches up vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K10D

 FZ70 K10D 
RevealedJuly 2013December 2006Fresher by 81 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FZ70

 K10D FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K10D

 FZ70 K10D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and 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 have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 against the K10D.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and K10D is 63 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ70 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Pentax K10D Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (606g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Pentax K10D Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (606 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-07-18 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 66
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.6
DXO Low light score 171 522
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $700