Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K110D

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was announced 4 years after the K110D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 scores against the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 offers external measurements 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 K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ100 and the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and K110D is 67 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and K110D.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FZ100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.