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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic G1 and Pentax P70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G1 was unveiled within a month of the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 scores versus the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax P70

 G1 P70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic G1

 P70 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax P70

 G1 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 vs the P70.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and P70 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G1 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Pentax P70
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Pentax P70
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
18
can't record video
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax Optio P70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-19 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $200