Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax E70
FH3 | E70 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FH3
E70 | FH3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E70
FH3 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $160 | $140 |