Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released April 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS70 was launched 2 years later than the K-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS70 scores versus the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-S1
ZS70 | K-S1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | August 2014 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS70
K-S1 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-S1
ZS70 | K-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 versus the K-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and K-S1 is 87 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and K-S1.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS70 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern ZS70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Prime MII |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) | 558 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $450 | $339 |