Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS15 scores vs the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features physical 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) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 versus the ist DS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and ist DS2 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS15 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.