Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
(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
- Revealed March 2009
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On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GF5 was released 3 years after the P70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF5 matches up versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax P70
| GF5 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2012 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic GF5
| P70 | GF5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax P70
| GF5 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements 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 GF5 vs Pentax P70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF5 versus the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and P70 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and P70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The GF5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GF5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-04-05 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 267g (0.59 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $600 | $200 |