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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was launched 5 months earlier than the K-70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS60 scores vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-70

 ZS60 K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-70 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-70

 ZS60 K-70 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2016Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 compared to the K-70.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Pentax K-70 Street photography advice
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 per charge)
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-70
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 688 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $248 $649