Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-70

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-70, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 2 years later than the K-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ1000 II grades against the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-70 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have an edge in sensor tech.