Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70

Lets look closer at the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S2 was released 5 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2 scores versus the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2 versus the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.