Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2 was manufactured 5 years after the K100D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2 grades vs the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K100D
S2 | K100D | |||
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Released | January 2012 | December 2006 | Newer by 63 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic S2
K100D | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K100D
S2 | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 features outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2 compared to the K100D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and K100D is 96 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and K100D.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S2 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K100D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $109 | $0 |