Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS70 was launched 10 years later than the K10D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS70 scores against the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 compared to the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and K10D is 87 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and K10D.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.