Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-x

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty similar but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was manufactured 7 months later than the K-x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ100 matches up versus the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with 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) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ100 versus the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.