Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P70

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 16 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX75 matches up vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 compared to the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and P70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FX75 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.