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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and E70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FS7 was brought out at a similar time to the E70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS7 grades against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax E70

 FS7 E70 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FS7

 E70 FS7 

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E70

 FS7 E70 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 versus the E70.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and E70.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FS7 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Pentax E70
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio E70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-16 2009-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $140