Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-70

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The S5 was unveiled 4 years after the K-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5 grades vs the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 compared to the K-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and K-70 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and K-70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The S5 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern S5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.