Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70
91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax E70
ZS1 | E70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS1
E70 | ZS1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E70
ZS1 | E70 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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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 |