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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was released 3 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ35 scores vs the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K100D S

 FZ35 K100D S 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2007Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FZ35

 K100D S FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K100D S

 FZ35 K100D S 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and K100D S.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ35 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FZ35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
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has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
41
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax K100D Super
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-07-06 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $999 $520