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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was introduced 5 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G6 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K100D S

 G6 K100D S 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2007Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k210kCrisper display (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic G6

 K100D S G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K100D S

 G6 K100D S 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 and the K100D S.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and K100D S is 74 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and K100D S.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
56
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D S Travel photography features
72
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax K100D Super
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-24 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $520