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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax KP

 FZ100 KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ100

 KP FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2010Newer by 79 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax KP

 FZ100 KP 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
Pentax KP Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (390 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Pentax KP
59
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
64
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax KP
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