Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X-5

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was announced 4 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 vs the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and X-5 is 87 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and X-5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.