Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-70

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was launched 8 years earlier than the K-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS15 against the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.