Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D 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
- Launched April 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS70 was introduced 10 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS70 scores against the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K100D
ZS70 | K100D | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | December 2006 | Fresher by 127 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic ZS70
K100D | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K100D
ZS70 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 vs the K100D.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K100D is 87 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and K100D.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will show more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K100D |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 gr (0.71 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $450 | $0 |