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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax K-70
(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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SZ7 was launched 5 years prior to the K-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ7 grades vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax K-70

 SZ7 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic SZ7

 K-70 SZ7 
IntroducedJune 2016January 2012Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-70

 SZ7 K-70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 versus the K-70.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and K-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax K-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 688 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 220 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $649