Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Pentax K-1
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS15 was introduced 6 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS15 matches up versus the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax K-1 II
ZS15 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS15
K-1 II | ZS15 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | June 2012 | More modern by 68 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-1 II
ZS15 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 against the K-1 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and K-1 II is 92 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and K-1 II.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS15 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will offer more detail using its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 1010g (2.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 670 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $1,737 |