Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax K100D S
L1 | K100D S |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic L1
K100D S | L1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 210k | 207k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K100D S
L1 | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | April 2007 | June 2007 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and K100D S is 65 and 65 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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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 |