Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS45 was launched 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS45 matches up vs the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax K-01
ZS45 | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | May 2012 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS45
K-01 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-01
ZS45 | K-01 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 against the K-01.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and K-01.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS45 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern ZS45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-01 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 540 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $899 |