Panasonic F5 vs Pentax E70

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 4 years later than the E70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the F5 grades against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 against the E70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and E70.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger F5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.