Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P70

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and P70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was announced within a month of the P70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS7 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 vs the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and P70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax P70 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.