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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was brought out 3 years after the KP which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 grades against the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax KP

 G100 KP 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2017Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic G100

 KP G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax KP

 G100 KP 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 compared to the KP.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and KP is 81 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and KP.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax KP will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Pentax KP Sports photography factors
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
61
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Pentax KP
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Pentax KP
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-06-24 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 390 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $698 $747