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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax K100D

 FP7 K100D 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2006Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FP7

 K100D FP7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K100D

 FP7 K100D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Pentax K100D
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
63
great battery power (240 shots)
features touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (660g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
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screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax K100D
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2006-12-03
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $227 $0