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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
Pentax K-3
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-3

 ZS70 K-3 
LaunchedApril 2017April 2014Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 K-3 ZS70 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-3

 ZS70 K-3 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 Travel photography details
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
low battery (560 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax K-3
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