Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax P70

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 23 months later than the P70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH2 matches up versus the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 vs the P70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and P70.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.