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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was manufactured 3 years before the K-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS35 grades versus the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-70

 ZS35 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS35

 K-70 ZS35 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2014Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-70

 ZS35 K-70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 and the K-70.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K-70 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ZS35 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
Pentax K-70 Street photography details
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K-70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $649