Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was brought out 19 months prior to the K-S2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ70 grades versus the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ70 against the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K-S2 is 63 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and K-S2.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.