Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-70Lumix DMC-LF1
      Successor ModelPentax KF
      MSRP$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)$499.99/£379
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,40080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      ProcessorPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, good
      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-LF1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1123
      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-LF1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom7.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      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-LF1
      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 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 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-LF1
      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 1007.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      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)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots ) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      DXO Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      DxO Low Light ISO211
      DxO Color Depth20.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      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.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      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 Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Dimensions126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")103 x 62 x 28 mm (4.06 x 2.44 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.35 x 6.5 x 5.1"5.2 x 5.2 x 2"
      Package Weight2.81 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage87 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs, continuousYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount


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