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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 2 years after the K100D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Pentax K100D

 Fujifilm Z300 K100D 
LaunchedJune 2009December 2006More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Fujifilm Z300

 K100D Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax K100D

 Fujifilm Z300 K100D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the K100D.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and K100D.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm Z300 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
Pentax K100D Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (155g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
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boasts touch focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (155g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax K100D
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Pentax K100D
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Pentax K100D
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-06-12 2006-12-03
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 model NP-45 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $0