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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and K-70 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX5 grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K-70

 LX5 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic LX5

 K-70 LX5 
RevealedJune 2016December 2011More recent by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K-70

 LX5 K-70 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 against the K-70.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and K-70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax K-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-12-15 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 688 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $294 $649