Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E70

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 18 months after the E70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX75 scores versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and E70.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FX75 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.