Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Announced April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released June 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K10D
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and K20D (15MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS70 was unveiled 8 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS70 matches up vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax K20D
ZS70 | K20D | |||
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Released | April 2017 | June 2008 | Fresher by 108 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic ZS70
K20D | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax K20D
ZS70 | K20D | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 vs the K20D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and K20D is 87 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and K20D.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will result in more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax K20D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $450 | $700 |