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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S

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 Super front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
38
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S 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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Pentax K100D S
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K100D S

 FZ300 K100D S 
AnnouncedJuly 2015June 2007Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FZ300

 K100D S FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D S

 FZ300 K100D S 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and K100D S is 59 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
Pentax K100D S Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (691 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others (691g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (691 grams)
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lack of video recording
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax K100D Super
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