Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E70

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was manufactured 2 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS8 grades against the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 vs the E70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and E70.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.