Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-S2
FZ300 | K-S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ300
K-S2 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-S2
FZ300 | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | February 2015 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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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 |