Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 17 months later than the P70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX700 grades vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and P70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FX700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.