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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 7 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS70 scores versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax E85

 ZS70 E85 
IntroducedApril 2017September 2009More modern by 93 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E85 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax E85

 ZS70 E85 

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 against the E85.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and E85 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and E85.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS70 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio E85
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322g (0.71 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $0