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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was manufactured 18 months after the E70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS5 scores against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax E70

 ZS5 E70 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS5

 E70 ZS5 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax E70

 ZS5 E70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 vs the E70.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and E70.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS5 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Pentax E70
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Pentax E70
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $140