Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was revealed 19 months later than the K100D S which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the K100D S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS15 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS15 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FS15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.