Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax E85
ZS70 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | September 2009 | More modern by 93 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS70
E85 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax E85
ZS70 | E85 |
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and E85 is 87 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |