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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2013
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ70 grades against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax Q

 FZ70 Q 
RevealedJuly 2013June 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ70

 Q FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax Q

 FZ70 Q 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 against the Q.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and Q is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (606 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (180g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Pentax Q
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
Pentax Q Travel photography info
55
better than average battery life (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average (180g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (606g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (180 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-18 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 47
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 171 189
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $695