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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 13 months later than the E70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH1 scores against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax E70

 FH1 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FH1

 E70 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax E70

 FH1 E70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers outer dimensions 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 E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the E70.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and E70.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH1 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FH1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Pentax E70
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $140