Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR1 was revealed 6 years prior to the K-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZR1 matches up versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K-S1
ZR1 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZR1
K-S1 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | July 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-S1
ZR1 | K-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 and the K-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and K-S1.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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), 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 158g (0.35 lb) | 558g (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 410 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $339 |