Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax P70

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was introduced 3 years after the P70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ200 scores against the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 and the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and P70 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger FZ200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.