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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS70 was announced 4 years after the K-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS70 matches up versus the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-30

 ZS70 K-30 
AnnouncedApril 2017October 2012Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic ZS70

 K-30 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-30

 ZS70 K-30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 provides exterior 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-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 versus the K-30.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K-30 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and K-30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS70 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS70 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Travel photography highlights
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (410 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax K-30
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-04-19 2012-10-29
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime M
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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
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) 12.00 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+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $525