Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ70 was brought out 6 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ70 grades vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K100D
FZ70 | K100D | |||
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Released | July 2013 | December 2006 | Newer by 81 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ70
K100D | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K100D
FZ70 | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the K100D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K100D is 63 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and K100D.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer FZ70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K100D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-18 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 606 grams (1.34 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $0 |