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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out 4 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the LZ40 scores versus the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax X70

 LZ40 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic LZ40

 X70 LZ40 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax X70

 LZ40 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 against the X70.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
40
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (524g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
55
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (524 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
44
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others (524 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $200