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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
Pentax K100D
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K100D

 FZ70 K100D 
ReleasedJuly 2013December 2006Newer by 81 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ70

 K100D FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K100D

 FZ70 K100D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K100D is 63 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (606g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery life (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (606g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (660 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
26
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (606g)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax K100D
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