Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 8 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 provides external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and X70 is 87 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.