Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ200 was manufactured 3 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ200 scores vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 against the E70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and E70 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and E70.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ200 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher FZ200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.