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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was manufactured 6 months after the K-S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ300 scores vs the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-S2

 FZ300 K-S2 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ300

 K-S2 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-S2

 FZ300 K-S2 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2015Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 has got physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 and the K-S2.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K-S2 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and K-S2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
Pentax K-S2 Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691g)
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery life (380 shots)
weather sealing
has touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging details
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691g)
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
heavier than competition (678g)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax K-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax K-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-07-16 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $598 $581