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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was introduced 3 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH27 scores against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax K100D S

 FH27 K100D S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2007Newer by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FH27

 K100D S FH27 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K100D S

 FH27 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 vs the K100D S.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and K100D S is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and K100D S.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH27 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Pentax K100D S Travel photography info
68
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Pentax K100D Super
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $520