Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-70

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was announced 6 years before the K-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX700 matches up vs the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the K-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and K-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX700 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.