Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E70

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 19 months later than the E70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 scores versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements 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 FX700 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 versus the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and E70.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FX700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.