Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-70

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was released 7 years before the K-70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP8 matches up against the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 versus the K-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and K-70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.