Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x 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
- Revealed June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS15 was introduced 2 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS15 grades versus the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax K-x
ZS15 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | December 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS15
K-x | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K-x
ZS15 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has got physical 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-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the K-x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and K-x is 92 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and K-x.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ZS15 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer ZS15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K-x |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 1900 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $600 |