Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K100D S

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was released 9 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS70 matches up against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 versus the K100D S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and K100D S is 87 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and K100D S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.