Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K100D
SZ10 | K100D | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | December 2006 | Fresher by 99 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic SZ10
K100D | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K100D
SZ10 | K100D | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K100D | |
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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 |