Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Introduced May 2012
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS15 was launched at a similar time to the K-01 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS15 scores against the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax K-01
ZS15 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS15
K-01 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-01
ZS15 | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | May 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 compared to the K-01.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and K-01.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS15 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-01 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-06-29 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 540 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $899 |