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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
Pentax K-1 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS70 K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2017More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS70 K-1 II 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
offers focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax K-1 Mark II
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