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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 7 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax K100D S

 FZ1000 K100D S 
IntroducedJune 2014June 2007Fresher by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FZ1000

 K100D S FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K100D S

 FZ1000 K100D S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K100D S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 vs the K100D S.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and K100D S is 55 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and K100D S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D S Sports photography advice
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
65
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
66
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Pentax K100D Super
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-06-12 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 831 gr (1.83 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $520