Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax X70

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 3 years after the X70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH10 grades vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and X70 is 97 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.