Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E70

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 2 years later than the E70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH5 scores against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 versus the E70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and E70.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.