Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7/Panasonic-FH7-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FH7 was brought out 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH7 matches up versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax E70
FH7 | E70 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FH7
E70 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax E70
FH7 | E70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the E70.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 size comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and E70.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FH7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-07 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $149 | $140 |