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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax P70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G10 was launched 18 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G10 grades versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax P70

 G10 P70 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic G10

 P70 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax P70

 G10 P70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 and the P70.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and P70 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G10 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger G10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P70 Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography info
Pentax P70 Landscape photography info
59
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
23
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax Optio P70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-09 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 gr (0.86 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $550 $200