Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS8 was brought out 5 months after the K-r so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 scores versus the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K-r
ZS8 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS8
K-r | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K-r
ZS8 | K-r | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS8 compared to the K-r.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and K-r.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS8 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K-r |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) | 598 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | 340 photos | 470 photos |
Battery type | 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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $275 | $1,100 |