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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-S1

 ZS100 K-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2014More recent by 17 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 K-S1 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-S1

 ZS100 K-S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
64
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
fixed screen
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (558g)
great ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography advice
67
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography information
75
lighter than others in class (312g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors in class (558g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (558 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax K-S1
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