Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E70

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH25 grades against the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 compared to the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and E70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger FH25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.