Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS15 was introduced 12 months before the MX-1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS15 matches up against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS15 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS15
MX-1 | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | June 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax MX-1
ZS15 | MX-1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has got outer 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) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 versus the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and MX-1.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS15 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 290 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $279 | $400 |