Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K100D S

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was announced 2 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP1 scores vs the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the K100D S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and K100D S.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FP1 provides an edge in sensor technology.