Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Updated by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS25 was released 23 months later than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS25 scores against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-r
ZS25 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS25
K-r | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-r
ZS25 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 and the K-r.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and K-r.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS25 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-r |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 598 gr (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 470 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $1,100 |