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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax P70
(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
  • Launched March 2009
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 2 years after the P70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ7 scores versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax P70

 SZ7 P70 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic SZ7

 P70 SZ7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax P70

 SZ7 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ7 vs the P70.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and P70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others (133 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Pentax P70
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (155g)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio P70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
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 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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $200