Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax E70

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax E70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 7 months later than the E70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP8 scores versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP8 vs the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and E70.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FP8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.