Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-70
ZS100 | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS100
K-70 | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-70
ZS100 | K-70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | June 2016 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-70 | |
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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 |