Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic ZS200

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Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic ZS200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax K-70 advantages over Panasonic ZS200

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS200 advantages over Pentax K-70

Less expensive
$648* vs $797
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
45 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
413k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
139 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Huge bang for the buck; Great image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Good burst frame rate with deep buffer; Pentaprism viewfinder; Twin control dials; Articulated LCD; Comprehensive weather-sealing and freeze-proofing; Unbelievable wealth of rare to unique (yet very useful) features
Wi-Fi wireless communication is slow, clumsy and unintuitive; Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus; Slow buffer clearing; Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR; Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated; Below average battery life
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We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS200, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic ZS200 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon T6s

Panasonic ZS200

Canon T6s

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Pentax K-70

Panasonic ZS100

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic ZS200

Panasonic ZS100

$648
1 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

Panasonic ZS200

Canon 77D

$648
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$864
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D7500

Panasonic ZS200

Nikon D7500

$648
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Pentax K-70

Sony RX100 VI

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$949
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

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