Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS40 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS40 matches up vs the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 versus the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and K-70 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and K-70.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-70 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.