Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released March 2009

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH6 was released 2 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH6 grades against the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax P70
FH6 | P70 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FH6
P70 | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P70
FH6 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and P70.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $129 | $200 |