Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 against the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and K-1 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and K-1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.