Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax E70

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax E70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 13 months after the E70 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP3 matches up against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP3 and the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and E70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FP3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.