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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(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
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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K100D S

 FX75 K100D S 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2007Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FX75

 K100D S FX75 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K100D S

 FX75 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
67
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
9
no video
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K100D Super
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