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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
Pentax KP
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax KP

 FZ70 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ70

 KP FZ70 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2013Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax KP

 FZ70 KP 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and KP is 63 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (390 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
55
great battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (606g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (390 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
54
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
26
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (606g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax KP
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