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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was manufactured 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the LF1 grades against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax E70

 LF1 E70 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kCrisper display (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic LF1

 E70 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax E70

 LF1 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 provides outer dimensions 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 E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LF1 compared to the E70.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and E70.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent LF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax E70
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Pentax E70 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Pentax E70
36
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $140