Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Successor is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS70 was introduced 10 months prior to the K-1 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS70 grades vs the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-1 II
ZS70 | K-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS70
K-1 II | ZS70 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | April 2017 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-1 II
ZS70 | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS70 compared to the K-1 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and K-1 II is 87 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and K-1 II.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS70 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 670 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail price | $450 | $1,737 |