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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Pentax K100D
(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
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G7 was released 8 years later than the K100D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G7 matches up versus the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K100D

 G7 K100D 
ReleasedMay 2015December 2006Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic G7

 K100D G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K100D

 G7 K100D 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 vs the K100D.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and K100D is 71 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and K100D.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G7 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
71
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (350 per charge)
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Pentax K100D
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-05-19 2006-12-03
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 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $0