Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-70

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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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.

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

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.