Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70
88 Imaging
48 Features
50 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- New Model is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF2 was introduced 2 years after the E70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF2 grades versus the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax E70
GF2 | E70 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 112k | Sharper screen (+348k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic GF2
E70 | GF2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax E70
GF2 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 features external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF2 versus the E70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and E70 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and E70.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF2 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-24 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $140 |