Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ70 was unveiled 4 years before the KP and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ70 grades versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax KP
FZ70 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ70
KP | FZ70 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | July 2013 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax KP
FZ70 | KP | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 against the KP.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and KP is 63 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and KP.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax KP |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 390 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $747 |