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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 24 months after the P70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 grades vs the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax P70

 ZS10 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic ZS10

 P70 ZS10 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P70

 ZS10 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the P70.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and P70.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (219g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio P70
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-25 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 life 260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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