Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax P70

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 23 months later than the P70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH27 matches up against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 versus the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and P70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH27 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.