Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was announced 4 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP7 matches up vs the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 compared to the K100D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and K100D.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP7 should have an edge in sensor technology.