Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P70

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 23 months after the P70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP7 scores versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 compared to the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and P70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FP7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.