Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K100D
FZ300 | K100D | |||
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Released | July 2015 | December 2006 | Newer by 105 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ300
K100D | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D
FZ300 | K100D | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K100D is 59 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K100D | |
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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 |