Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E70

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 2 years later than the E70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LS5 grades against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 versus the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and E70.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher LS5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.