Pentax 17vs ZV-1 II
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Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Pentax 17 (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £400 | £649 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 2× CR2 lithium batteries | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~165g (without batteries) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 113 × 66 × 44mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Pentax 17 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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