Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax P70

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was introduced 16 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS5 scores versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 vs the P70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and P70.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.