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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FX700 was introduced 3 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FX700 grades vs the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K100D S

 FX700 K100D S 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2007Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FX700

 K100D S FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K100D S

 FX700 K100D S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K100D S is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX700 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FX700 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D S Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K100D Super
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-21 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format AVCHD -
Microphone 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 176g (0.39 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $520