Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax P70

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was launched 5 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZR1 scores vs the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 against the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and P70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.