Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax X70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was released 5 years later than the X70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS50 matches up vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 features external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 compared to the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.