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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS7 was brought out 5 years before the K-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS7 grades versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax K-70

 ZS7 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic ZS7

 K-70 ZS7 
IntroducedJune 2016July 2011Newer by 59 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K-70

 ZS7 K-70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 offers external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS7 against the K-70.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and K-70 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-70 will show extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax K-70
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 688g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $649