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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS15 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS15

 MX-1 ZS15 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2012Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS15 MX-1 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
Pentax MX-1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good battery life (290 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (391g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (290 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax MX-1
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