Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-70

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was brought out 7 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the K-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and K-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-70 will give you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.