Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax KP

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS15 was manufactured 5 years before the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS15 grades vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 compared to the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and KP.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will resolve extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.