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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ100 matches up vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax K-S1

 FZ100 K-S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 K-S1 FZ100 
RevealedAugust 2014July 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-S1

 FZ100 K-S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 and the K-S1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and K-S1 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and K-S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (558 grams)
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography details
59
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (558g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging details
64
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540g)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (558g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax K-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Pentax K-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-07-21 2014-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 558g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $339