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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax K100D
(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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was released 3 years after the K100D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ100 matches up against the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax K100D

 FZ100 K100D 
IntroducedJuly 2010December 2006More modern by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ100

 K100D FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K100D

 FZ100 K100D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 compared to the K100D.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and K100D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ100 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FZ100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
64
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Pentax K100D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-21 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $0