Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 13 months later than the E70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH3 matches up vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH3 compared to the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and E70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FH3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.