Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Launched June 2007
- Previous Model is Pentax K100D
- Newer Model is Pentax K200D
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS15 was released 5 years after the K100D S which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS15 grades against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax K100D S
ZS15 | K100D S | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | June 2007 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS15
K100D S | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax K100D S
ZS15 | K100D S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the K100D S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and K100D S.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS15 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ZS15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax K100D Super |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-06-29 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $279 | $520 |