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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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
  • Launched March 2009
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was introduced 4 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX7 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax P70

 GX7 P70 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2009More recent by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic GX7

 P70 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax P70

 GX7 P70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 compared to the P70.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and P70 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and P70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX7 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX7
Street photography with Pentax P70
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
67
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (350 shots)
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax Optio P70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-07 2009-03-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $200