Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K100D S

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was brought out 6 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LF1 grades against the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LF1 against the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and K100D S.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.