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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(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
Pentax K-S1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-S1

 FZ2500 K-S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2014Newer by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-S1

 FZ2500 K-S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (558g)
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography information
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.4 fps)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography features
66
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
low battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
66
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax K-S1
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