Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E70

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was introduced 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ3 matches up against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ3 and the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and E70.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SZ3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.