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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was released 11 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G95 grades against the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K100D S

 G95 K100D S 
LaunchedApril 2019June 2007More recent by 144 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k210kSharper display (+1030k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic G95

 K100D S G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K100D S

 G95 K100D S 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G95 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and K100D S is 67 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 14.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G95 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (290 per charge)
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (290 per charge)
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K100D Super
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-05 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20.3 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536g (1.18 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 290 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $998 $520