Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K-70

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS3 was announced 8 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS3 scores vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 versus the K-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and K-70 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and K-70.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-70 will resolve extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.