Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.