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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K100D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K100D

 FZ2500 K100D 
RevealedSeptember 2016December 2006More recent by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and K100D is 53 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography information
Pentax K100D Sports photography information
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
66
features touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D Vlogging advice
66
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax 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