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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K-70

 ZS40 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS40

 K-70 ZS40 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2014Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-70

 ZS40 K-70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
Pentax K-70 Sports photography information
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (240g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than others (688g)
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Pentax K-70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $649