Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
(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
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ5 was brought out 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ5 matches up versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax E70
SZ5 | E70 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic SZ5
E70 | SZ5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax E70
SZ5 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 vs the E70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and E70.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $195 | $140 |