Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS100 (1") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS100 was released 17 months later than the K-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS100 scores against the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-S1
ZS100 | K-S1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | August 2014 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS100
K-S1 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-S1
ZS100 | K-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 and the K-S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and K-S1 is 87 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and K-S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS100 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger ZS100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime MII |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lbs) | 558g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 559 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 410 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $339 |