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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 5 years after the VS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS70 grades vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax VS20

 ZS70 VS20 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic ZS70

 VS20 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax VS20

 ZS70 VS20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outside 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) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 compared to the VS20.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and VS20 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and VS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $106