Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K100D

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.

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.

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.

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.