Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-1 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.