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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-70

 S2 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic S2

 K-70 S2 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2012More recent by 53 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-70

 S2 K-70 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography features
Pentax K-70 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Pentax K-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112g (0.25 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 410 photographs
Style 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 price $109 $649