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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K100D S (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 22 months later than the K100D S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS42 scores versus the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax K100D S

 FS42 K100D S 
ReleasedApril 2009June 2007Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FS42

 K100D S FS42 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D S

 FS42 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS42 vs the K100D S.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K100D S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FS42 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer FS42 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D S Sports photography advice
16
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D S Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax K100D Super
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-04-17 2007-06-28
Physical type 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 area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $580 $520