Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X70 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS10 grades against the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax X70
| ZS10 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic ZS10
| X70 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax X70
| ZS10 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 vs the X70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and X70.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax X70 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $200 |