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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 4 years after the P80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 grades against the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax P80

 FZ70 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FZ70

 P80 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax P80

 FZ70 P80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer 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 P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 against the P80.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and P80 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and P80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606g)
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Pentax P80
55
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Pentax P80
26
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-18 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $200