Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax P70

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 3 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS1 scores against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 against the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and P70.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax P70 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.