Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-S2

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.

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.

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.

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.