Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was announced 3 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ5 grades against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ5 versus the P70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and P70.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ5 will have an edge in sensor tech.