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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and E70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was launched 5 months after the E70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS1 grades against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax E70

 ZS1 E70 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS1

 E70 ZS1 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E70

 ZS1 E70 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 against the E70.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and E70.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Pentax E70 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $140