Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.