Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-r

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS15 was revealed 16 months after the K-r making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS15 scores against the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 and the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and K-r.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS15 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more modern ZS15 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.