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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax E70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS20 grades vs the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax E70

 TS20 E70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic TS20

 E70 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax E70

 TS20 E70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS20 versus the E70.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and E70.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Pentax E70
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio E70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $140