Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS45 was brought out at a similar time to the K-S2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS45 scores versus the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax K-S2
ZS45 | K-S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS45
K-S2 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-S2
ZS45 | K-S2 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2015 | Similar age | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS45 vs the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and K-S2.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax K-S2 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 678g (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $581 |