Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K100D S
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FX78 was announced 4 years later than the K100D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX78 grades versus the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax K100D
FX78 | K100D | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | December 2006 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FX78
K100D | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K100D
FX78 | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX78 versus the K100D.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and K100D.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX78 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX78 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FX78 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K100D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $210 | $0 |