Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax XG-1

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was unveiled 2 years after the XG-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS70 matches up against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and XG-1 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and XG-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.