Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SZ5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ5 matches up versus the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements 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 SZ5 versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 and the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and K-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.