Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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- 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
- Announced June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Successor is Pentax K200D
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LZ40 was released 6 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LZ40 matches up vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K100D S
LZ40 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | June 2007 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic LZ40
K100D S | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D S
LZ40 | K100D S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 provides outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 and the K100D S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and K100D S is 67 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and K100D S.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LZ40 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LZ40 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K100D Super |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 life | 320 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $219 | $520 |