Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P70

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced at a similar time to the P70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS25 grades vs the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and P70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.