Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 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
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS50 was launched 5 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS50 matches up vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax P70
ZS50 | P70 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | March 2009 | More recent by 72 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic ZS50
P70 | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax P70
ZS50 | P70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax P70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 versus the P70.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and P70 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and P70.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $200 |