Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax X70

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 23 months later than the X70 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FH27 matches up against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 vs the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and X70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger FH27 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.