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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very close but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The LZ40 was brought out 3 years before the K-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LZ40 matches up versus the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K-70

 LZ40 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic LZ40

 K-70 LZ40 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2014Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-70

 LZ40 K-70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 enjoys outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 and the K-70.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and K-70 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and K-70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ40 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older LZ40 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (524g)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-06-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 688 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $649