Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax XG-1

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax XG-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 ×
Pentax XG-1 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax XG-1
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberFZ70XG-1
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz72
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Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130119
Width (mm)11897
Height (mm)9789
Weight (g)606567
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ60-
SuccessorPanasonic FZ80-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score41-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)171-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)109
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elementssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)20.00 - 1,200.0024.00 - 1,248.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 215.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)6052
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3060
Thread type55mm with optional adapter-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23 pt), 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)Contrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (202K pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%EVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 adjustable in 1/3 EV steps; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • 10000k)
  • 3000k
  • 3500
  • 5500
  • 7000
  • 9000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp (1900k
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent cwf
  • incandescent
  • manual wb
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supported
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, PetFace Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport,Night Portrait, Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync.+ red-eye
Flash range description0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ft
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)20015
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional infrared
Connections (extended)
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)109
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400240
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LB-060
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresClass Leading Super Long Zoom Lens (60x), Power Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, Full HD Video Recording-



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