Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
(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
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS50 was unveiled 6 years later than the E70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS50 grades versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax E70
ZS50 | E70 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 112k | Clearer display (+928k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZS50
E70 | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax E70
ZS50 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 vs the E70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and E70.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ZS50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $140 |