Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was manufactured 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2 matches up versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 versus the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and K100D S.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S2 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.