Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Successor is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax Q
ZS70 | Q | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | June 2011 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS70
Q | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax Q
ZS70 | Q | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax Q |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-04-19 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322g (0.71 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 230 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $695 |