Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K100D

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was announced 5 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 3D1 scores versus the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 against the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and K100D.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic 3D1 will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger 3D1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.