Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E85

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.

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.

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.

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.