Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K100D S

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.

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.

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.

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.