Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was announced 7 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ100 matches up versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 against the KP.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and KP.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.