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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was released 2 years after the K100D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ28 matches up versus the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K100D

 FZ28 K100D 
IntroducedJanuary 2009December 2006More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ28

 K100D FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K100D

 FZ28 K100D 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 versus the K100D.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K100D is 72 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and K100D.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ28 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FZ28 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
Pentax K100D Sports photography information
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K100D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K100D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-15 2006-12-03
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $0