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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was launched 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH4 matches up against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K100D

 GH4 K100D 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2006Fresher by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k210kClearer screen (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic GH4

 K100D GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K100D

 GH4 K100D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GH4 compared to the K100D.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and K100D.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH4 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
77
lighter than competition (560 grams)
environment proofing
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (560 grams)
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K100D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K100D
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-07 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,500 $0