Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K110D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS70 was launched 11 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS70 matches up versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 features outer measurements 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 K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 versus the K110D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and K110D is 87 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS70 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.