Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS25 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS25 scores versus the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-S2
ZS25 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS25
K-S2 | ZS25 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-S2
ZS25 | K-S2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 versus the K-S2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and K-S2.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS25 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-S2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $581 |