Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The ZS70 was launched 6 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS70 scores against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-5
ZS70 | K-5 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 78 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic ZS70
K-5 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-5
ZS70 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K-5 is 87 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and K-5.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS70 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-5 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime II |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322g (0.71 lbs) | 740g (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 980 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $450 | $800 |