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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the L1 (7MP) and the K100D S (6MP) is relatively close but the L1 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was announced 2 months before the K100D S and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the L1 scores vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax K100D S

 L1 K100D S 

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic L1

 K100D S L1 
Screen resolution210k207kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K100D S

 L1 K100D S 
IntroducedApril 2007June 2007Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 provides physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L1 vs the K100D S.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and K100D S is 65 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic L1 will render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L1
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
50
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Pentax K100D Super
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2007-04-11 2007-06-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR 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 7 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 207 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 606g (1.34 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $520