Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 3 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F5 against the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and P70.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.