Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-70

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH3 was released 7 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH3 grades vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 versus the K-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-70 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.