Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K100D S

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was brought out 19 months later than the K100D S making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS7 scores against the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the K100D S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and K100D S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FS7 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FS7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.