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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was announced 4 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS70 grades against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax Q10

 ZS70 Q10 
RevealedApril 2017September 2012More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Q10 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax Q10

 ZS70 Q10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 against the Q10.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and Q10 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and Q10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Q10
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-04-19 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type 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
Launch pricing $450 $350