Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-70

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS8 was launched 5 years before the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS8 scores against the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 against the K-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and K-70.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.