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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The LF1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LF1 grades against the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax K-70

 LF1 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic LF1

 K-70 LF1 
LaunchedJune 2016November 2013More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-70

 LF1 K-70 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 has got external measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the LF1 against the K-70.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and K-70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will result in extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged LF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-26 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $649