Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Sony/Minolta DSLR Cameras
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Sunpak PZ42X TTL vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Sunpak PZ42X TTL On Camera flash with the Neewer Z2-S TTL On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Sunpak PZ42X TTL Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 138' / 42.1

TTL Capability

0 to +90° Bounce Head

300° Swivel Head

Weight: 260g / 0.57 lb

Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.5 x 4" / 116 x 64 x 102 mm

Neewer Z2-S TTL Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

28-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 580g / 1.28 lb

Dimensions: 8.12 x 2.99 x 2.99" / 20.62 x 7.59 x 7.59 cm

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Reasons to choose Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Sony/Minolta DSLR Cameras over Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Weight	260g vs 580g	320g lighter

Reasons to choose Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit over Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Sony/Minolta DSLR Cameras

Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 300°	30° Wider Swivel Range
Fastest Recycle Time	1.5 seconds vs 3.5 seconds	2s Faster Recycle Time
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes vs No	Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame

Common Strengths of Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Sony/Minolta DSLR Cameras and Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (300°) vs Yes (330°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Sony/Minolta DSLR Cameras and Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Sunpak PZ42X TTL vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Sunpak	Neewer
Manufacturer Product Code	PZ42XS	66604646
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	138' / 42.1m at ISO 100	-
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/500 to 1/13000sec	1/180 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 3.5sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/64	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	-1.5 to +1.5 EV (1/2 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	0 to +90°	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (300°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Sony/Minolta ADI/-P-TTL	Sony ADI / P-TTL
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	Yes
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline)	1x Rechargeable (Lithium)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	260g / 0.57 lb	580g / 1.28 lb
Dimensions	4.6 x 2.5 x 4" / 116 x 64 x 102 mm	8.12 x 2.99 x 2.99" / 20.62 x 7.59 x 7.59 cm