Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-70

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP1 matches up against the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 compared to the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.