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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
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
  • Announced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K100D S

 LZ40 K100D S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2007Fresher by 80 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic LZ40

 K100D S LZ40 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D S

 LZ40 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
9
no video
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K100D Super
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