Panasonic S3 vs Pentax P70

Lets look closer at the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out 23 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S3 scores against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3 against the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and P70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.