Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 13 months later than the E70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 against the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and E70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.