Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Announced September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ2500 (1") and K-S1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ2500 was introduced 2 years after the K-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ2500 matches up against the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-S1
FZ2500 | K-S1 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | August 2014 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FZ2500
K-S1 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-S1
FZ2500 | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 against the K-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and K-S1 is 53 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and K-S1.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer FZ2500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime MII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 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 + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 pounds) | 558g (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 538 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $998 | $339 |