Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K-70
ZS40 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS40
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Released | June 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-70
ZS40 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K-70 | |
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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 |