Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.