Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70/Panasonic-ZS70-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
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The ZS70 was manufactured 3 years later than the K-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS70 grades versus the K-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-3
ZS70 | K-3 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic ZS70
K-3 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-3
ZS70 | K-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 vs the K-3.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-K-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K-3 is 87 and 59 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-K-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and K-3.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-K-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-K-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-3 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322 gr (0.71 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 560 photos |
Form 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 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $450 | $639 |