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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS70 was brought out 3 years after the MX-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS70 grades versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS70 MX-1 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2013More modern by 47 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 MX-1 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS70 MX-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 offers physical 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 MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 versus the MX-1.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and MX-1 is 87 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS70 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
79
great battery life (380 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging details
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (391g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax MX-1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-19 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lbs) 391 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 380 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $400