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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
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
  • Released June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was unveiled 20 months after the K100D S making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 scores vs the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax K100D S

 G1 K100D S 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2007More modern by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic G1

 K100D S G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax K100D S

 G1 K100D S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 provides external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 against the K100D S.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K100D S is 82 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and K100D S.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G1 will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer G1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography features
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography features
Pentax K100D S Street photography features
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
18
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax K100D Super
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-19 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
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 360g (0.79 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $520