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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Introduced March 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax P70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS20 grades versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax P70

 TS20 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic TS20

 P70 TS20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax P70

 TS20 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features outer measurements 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 P70 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS20 and the P70.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
70
lighter than average (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio P70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 142g (0.31 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 250 images -
Type of battery 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
Price at launch $179 $200