Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Renewed by Pentax KF
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 matches up vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-70
ZS10 | K-70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS10
K-70 | ZS10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 65 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-70
ZS10 | K-70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the K-70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and K-70 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and K-70.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-25 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 688g (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
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 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $649 |