Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax X70

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was launched 23 months after the X70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH25 scores versus the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and X70.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher FH25 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.