Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS40 was launched 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS40 grades vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K-r
ZS40 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | March 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS40
K-r | ZS40 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-r
ZS40 | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 versus the K-r.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and K-r is 90 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and K-r.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K-r |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $450 | $1,100 |