Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-70

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FH6 was brought out 5 years before the K-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 compared to the K-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and K-70.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will offer you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.