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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Pentax K100D
(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
  • Announced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was revealed 8 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ10 grades against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K100D

 SZ10 K100D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015December 2006Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic SZ10

 K100D SZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K100D

 SZ10 K100D 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 and the K100D.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K100D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Pentax K100D Street photography information
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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lack of video recording
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax K100D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $0