Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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- 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
- Launched June 2007
- Superseded the Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX75 was released 2 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX75 grades against the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K100D S
FX75 | K100D S | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | June 2007 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FX75
K100D S | FX75 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K100D S
FX75 | K100D S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 vs the K100D S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and K100D S is 94 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and K100D S.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX75 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX75 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FX75 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax K100D Super |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $139 | $520 |