Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax E70

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was brought out 4 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS30 matches up versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 and the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and E70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ZS30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.