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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Refreshed by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was introduced 20 months later than the K100D S making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K100D S

 FS25 K100D S 
LaunchedJanuary 2009June 2007Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FS25

 K100D S FS25 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K100D S

 FS25 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger FS25 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
Pentax K100D S Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax K100D Super
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-27 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $520