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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was announced 3 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX700 scores against the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K100D

 FX700 K100D 
RevealedJuly 2010December 2006Fresher by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FX700

 K100D FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K100D

 FX700 K100D 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 compared to the K100D.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and K100D.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX700 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FX700 will render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger FX700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Pentax K100D Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (660g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K100D
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-21 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" 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 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $0