Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax P70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 11 months later than the P70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH1 matches up vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 against the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and P70.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer FH1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.