Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced June 2016
- Renewed by Pentax KF
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 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 overview of how the SZ3 grades versus the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax K-70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-70
SZ3 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-70 | SZ3 | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 41 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-70
SZ3 | K-70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 against the K-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and K-70.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SZ3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 688 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery format | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $150 | $649 |