Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
(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
- Introduced August 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty close but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ20 was launched 3 years prior to the K-S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ20 scores vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-S1
LZ20 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic LZ20
K-S1 | LZ20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | July 2012 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-S1
LZ20 | K-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 has external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 and the K-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and K-S1 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and K-S1.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older LZ20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 558 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 410 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $339 |