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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was introduced 10 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX9 scores vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax K100D S

 GX9 K100D S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2007More recent by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k210kSharper screen (+1030k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic GX9

 K100D S GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K100D S

 GX9 K100D S 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 against the K100D S.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and K100D S is 82 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and K100D S.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (260 shots)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Travel photography highlights
71
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (260 shots)
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Pentax K100D Super
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-13 2007-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 life 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $520