Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-70

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was announced 8 years before the K-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS25 and the K-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K-70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will show more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.