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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-S2

 ZS25 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 K-S2 ZS25 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-S2

 ZS25 K-S2 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography factors
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.4 fps)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than average (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than average (678 grams)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax K-S2
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