Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ100 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ100 grades vs the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ100 versus Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 vs the K-S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and K-S2.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.