Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax X70

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years after the X70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH7 scores vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 and the X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and X70.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.