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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
Pentax K-S1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K-S1

 ZS70 K-S1 
RevealedApril 2017August 2014More recent by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 K-S1 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-S1

 ZS70 K-S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and K-S1 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Pentax K-S1
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (558 grams)
good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography advice
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (410 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax K-S1
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