Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E70

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX78 grades against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX78 against the E70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and E70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FX78 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.