Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P70

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.