Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(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
- Revealed June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Updated by Pentax K200D
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K100D S (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ2500 was brought out 9 years after the K100D S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up against the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K100D S
FZ2500 | K100D S | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | June 2007 | Newer by 113 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FZ2500
K100D S | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K100D S
FZ2500 | K100D S | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 features outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 and the K100D S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and K100D S is 53 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and K100D S.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K100D Super |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent 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 |
Set 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 shots | - |
Battery style | 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/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $998 | $520 |