Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax P70

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 3 months after the P70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS3 scores against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS3 versus the P70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and P70.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax P70 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.