Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax P70

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.