Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G10 was announced 3 years after the K100D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G10 scores vs the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K100D
G10 | K100D | |||
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Released | August 2010 | December 2006 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic G10
K100D | G10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K100D
G10 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G10 and the K100D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and K100D is 72 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and K100D.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G10 will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax K100D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-08-09 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 411 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $0 |