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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar but the ZS200 (1") and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was launched 3 years after the K-S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 matches up against the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax K-S2

 ZS200 K-S2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2015More modern by 37 months
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS200

 K-S2 ZS200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-S2

 ZS200 K-S2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 against the K-S2.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and K-S2 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and K-S2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS200 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The younger ZS200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
72
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography details
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
76
good battery power (370 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax K-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax K-S2
Alternative name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-13 2015-02-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $581