Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS70 was brought out 11 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS70 grades vs the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 and the ist DL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and ist DL2 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and ist DL2.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS70 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.