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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K110D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 12 years after the K110D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K110D

 FZ1000 II K110D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2006Newer by 156 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k210kClearer screen (+1030k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 K110D FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K110D

 FZ1000 II K110D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the K110D.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K110D is 55 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K110D.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography information
Pentax K110D Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography factors
Pentax K110D Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography advice
Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Pentax K110D
67
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
Pentax K110D Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax K110D Vlogging highlights
67
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax K110D
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-02-18 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $898 $1,000