Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P70

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FH10 was launched 3 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH10 matches up versus the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and P70.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.