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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XS1 was brought out 4 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the XS1 grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax E70

 XS1 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic XS1

 E70 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax E70

 XS1 E70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the E70.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and E70 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and E70.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer XS1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E70 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax E70
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Pentax E70
69
lighter than average (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $140