Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 5 years after the Q which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 provides exterior 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) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the Q.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and Q is 87 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and Q.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.