Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-01
ZS70 | K-01 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | May 2012 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-01
ZS70 | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |