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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 11 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP3 matches up versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax P70

 FP3 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic FP3

 P70 FP3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax P70

 FP3 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 versus the P70.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and P70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern FP3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
60
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (155g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (155g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax Optio P70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
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
Price at launch $182 $200