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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty close but the ZS100 (1") and K-70 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was revealed 5 months before the K-70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS100 grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-70

 ZS100 K-70 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS100

 K-70 ZS100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-70

 ZS100 K-70 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2016Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS100 and the K-70.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and K-70 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and K-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (312g)
screen is fixed
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Sports photography highlights
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
75
lighter than others (312g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (688g)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax K-70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2016-06-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.9fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 312 grams (0.69 lbs) 688 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $649