Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax X70

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS15 scores vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 vs the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and X70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.