Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax X70

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 5 months after the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 matches up vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got 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) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and X70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.