Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS100 (1") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was announced 11 months after the K-S2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS100 grades vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS100 against the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and K-S2 is 87 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and K-S2.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The ZS100 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more modern ZS100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.