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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was unveiled 3 years after the E70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS15 scores versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax E70

 ZS15 E70 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS15

 E70 ZS15 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax E70

 ZS15 E70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 vs the E70.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and E70.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS15 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ZS15 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
Sports photography with Pentax E70
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (208g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-29 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $140