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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax ist DL2

 ZS70 ist DL2 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2006More modern by 137 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ist DL2 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax ist DL2

 ZS70 ist DL2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging advice
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax ist DL2
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-04-19 2006-01-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 -