Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FZ28 was released 19 months after the K100D S which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ28 scores vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 vs the K100D S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and K100D S.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ28 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ28 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.