Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the S3 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The S3 was announced 6 years before the K-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3 scores versus the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3 against the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and K-70.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.