Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax X70

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and X70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was manufactured about the same time to the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS7 scores versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has got exterior measurements 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 X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS7 compared to the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and X70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X70 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.