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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ40 was introduced 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the LZ40 scores vs the K100D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K100D

 LZ40 K100D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2006More recent by 87 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic LZ40

 K100D LZ40 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D

 LZ40 K100D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 compared to the K100D.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and K100D.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LZ40 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LZ40 will give you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (524g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (524g)
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax K100D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-06 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $0