Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-70Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Successor ModelPentax KF Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      MSRP$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel15.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 6,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      ProcessorPRIME MIIVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 12804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane (electronic when using Pixel Shift Resolution)
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1009.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +22 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots )
      Exposure LockCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      Video Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Internal Recording ModesMOV/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Dimensions126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.35 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.81 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs, continuousYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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