Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 matches up against the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 vs the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and K-S2 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and K-S2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.