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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 2 years after the K100D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS42 matches up versus the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax K100D

 FS42 K100D 
LaunchedApril 2009December 2006Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FS42

 K100D FS42 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D

 FS42 K100D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS42 against the K100D.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K100D.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FS42 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FS42 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography information
Pentax K100D Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography information
Pentax K100D Sports photography information
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (660g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax K100D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax K100D
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-04-17 2006-12-03
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $580 $0