Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ70 was introduced 11 months after the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ70 scores against the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax Q10
FZ70 | Q10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | September 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ70
Q10 | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax Q10
FZ70 | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 against the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and Q10 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and Q10.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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 range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 171 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 270 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |