Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched March 2009
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax P70
| SZ5 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic SZ5
| P70 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax P70
| SZ5 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $195 | $200 |