Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.