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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The XS1 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the XS1 scores vs the K-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-70

 XS1 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic XS1

 K-70 XS1 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-70

 XS1 K-70 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 vs the K-70.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-70 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and K-70.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XS1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
Pentax K-70 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-70 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 688 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 410 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $649