Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-70

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 modes

The 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.

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.

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.

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.