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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
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Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Released December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was introduced 8 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ300 grades vs the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K100D

 FZ300 K100D 
ReleasedJuly 2015December 2006Newer by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ300

 K100D FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D

 FZ300 K100D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the K100D.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K100D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and K100D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ300 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Pentax K100D Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proof
includes touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (660g)
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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no video shooting
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax K100D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax K100D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-07-16 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $598 $0