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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed March 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 3 years later than the P70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XS1 grades versus the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax P70

 XS1 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic XS1

 P70 XS1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax P70

 XS1 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 versus the P70.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and P70.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax P70
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Pentax P70
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax P70 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio P70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $200