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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Released June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was launched 4 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH7 scores against the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax K100D S

 FH7 K100D S 
ReleasedSeptember 2011June 2007More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FH7

 K100D S FH7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K100D S

 FH7 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and K100D S.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH7 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FH7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax K100D Super
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-09-07 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 images -
Battery form 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 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $520