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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax E70

 SZ5 E70 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic SZ5

 E70 SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax E70

 SZ5 E70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Pentax E70
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax Optio E70
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