Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-70

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 grades vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP7 compared to the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and K-70.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.