Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-70

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ8 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ8 grades versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 against the K-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and K-70.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SZ8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.