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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS70 was revealed 4 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS70 matches up vs the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-01

 ZS70 K-01 
ReleasedApril 2017May 2012More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS70

 K-01 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-01

 ZS70 K-01 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 vs the K-01.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K-01 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and K-01.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer ZS70 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
better than average battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax K-01
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-04-19 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 540 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $899