Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S 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
- Revealed July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Announced June 2007
- Older Model is Pentax K100D
- Successor is Pentax K200D
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ300 was unveiled 8 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ300 matches up vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K100D S
FZ300 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | June 2007 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FZ300
K100D S | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D S
FZ300 | K100D S | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 against the K100D S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and K100D S is 59 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and K100D S.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ300 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 646 grams (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $598 | $520 |