Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ40 was announced 5 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the LZ40 grades against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax E70
LZ40 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 112k | Crisper screen (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic LZ40
E70 | LZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E70
LZ40 | E70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 and the E70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and E70 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and E70.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $219 | $140 |