Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS70 was manufactured 3 months later than the KP and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS70 scores versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax KP
ZS70 | KP | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS70
KP | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax KP
ZS70 | KP | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2017 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 provides outer 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 KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 vs the KP.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and KP is 87 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and KP.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS70 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax KP |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322 gr (0.71 lb) | 703 gr (1.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $450 | $747 |