Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-S1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ150 was unveiled 3 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ150 grades versus the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ150 compared to the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and K-S1 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and K-S1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.