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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH22 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 FH22 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 11 months later than the P70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH22 scores versus the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax P70

 FH22 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FH22

 P70 FH22 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax P70

 FH22 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 versus the P70.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH22 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio P70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $200