Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70/Panasonic-ZS70-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Overview
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.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax X70
ZS70 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 99 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic ZS70
X70 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax X70
ZS70 | X70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 size comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-X70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and X70 is 87 and 71 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-X70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-X70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-vs-Pentax-X70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Pentax X70 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 gr (0.71 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $200 |