Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was revealed 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ70 matches up vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 against the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and K10D is 63 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ70 will have an advantage in sensor technology.