Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released March 2009
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ1 was revealed 2 years after the P70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ1 scores versus the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax P70
SZ1 | P70 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | March 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic SZ1
P70 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax P70
SZ1 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 features physical measurements 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 P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 versus the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and P70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SZ1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $200 |