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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70

Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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
  • Launched March 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G2 and Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 17 months after the P70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G2 scores against the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax P70

		

		

			
 G2 P70 
LaunchedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 P70 G2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax P70

		

		

			
 G2 P70 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 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).
See the Panasonic G2 and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G2 compared to the P70.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and P70 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and P70.
All in all, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G2 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The younger G2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
27
 manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Pentax P70
65
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than others (428g)
47
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G2 Sports photography features
Pentax P70 Sports photography features
40
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
17
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
Pentax P70 Travel photography details
58
 features touch focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (428g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
56
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
57
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 lack of Timelapse function
32
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
61
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 supports face detect autofocus
 comes with microphone support
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than others (428 grams)
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax Optio P70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-12 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,000 $200