Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax KP
FZ100 | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ100
KP | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | July 2010 | Newer by 79 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax KP
FZ100 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax KP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 703 gr (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 390 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $747 |