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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was revealed 2 years after the P70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2 matches up vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax P70

 S2 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic S2

 P70 S2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70

 S2 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2 versus the P70.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P70 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography details
Pentax P70 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Pentax P70
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (112g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S2
Vlogging with Pentax P70
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Pentax Optio P70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
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 1 1
Launch price $109 $200