Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released January 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ1 was released 3 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ1 matches up versus the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax E70
| SZ1 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic SZ1
| E70 | SZ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax E70
| SZ1 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ1 and the E70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and E70.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SZ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 250 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $179 | $140 |