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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was announced 3 years after the E70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS20 scores against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax E70

 ZS20 E70 
RevealedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS20

 E70 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax E70

 ZS20 E70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS20 versus the E70.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and E70.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-26 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $140