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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 2 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 grades versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax P70

 ZS8 P70 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic ZS8

 P70 ZS8 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax P70

 ZS8 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 against the P70.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Pentax P70 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (210g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio P70
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $275 $200