Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax P70

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 3 years after the P70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ60 scores against the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax P70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 and the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and P70 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and P70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.