Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K-S1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.