Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ1 was announced 11 months after the K-r and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ1 grades against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax K-r
SZ1 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic SZ1
K-r | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax K-r
SZ1 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 vs the K-r.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and K-r.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 131g (0.29 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $1,100 |