Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45/Panasonic-ZS45-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- Newer Model is Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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The ZS45 was revealed 5 months later than the K-S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS45 grades versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax K-S1
ZS45 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS45
K-S1 | ZS45 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-S1
ZS45 | K-S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2014 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 compared to the K-S1.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-K-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and K-S1 is 91 and 69 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-K-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and K-S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS45 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-K-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-K-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 558 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $339 |