Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was manufactured 17 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ40 scores vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 versus the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and P70 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and P70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ40 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.