Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D
53 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
64
64 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
41
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Released September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was announced 9 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 scores versus the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K100D
FZ2500 | K100D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2016 | December 2006 | More recent by 120 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Crisper display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ2500
K100D | FZ2500 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K100D
FZ2500 | K100D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 features physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the K100D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and K100D is 53 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and K100D.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K100D | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K100D |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $998 | $0 |