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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SZ3 was brought out 5 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ3 matches up against the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K100D S

 SZ3 K100D S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2007Fresher by 68 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic SZ3

 K100D S SZ3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K100D S

 SZ3 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions 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 SZ3 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ3 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K100D S.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
Pentax K100D S Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
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lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D S Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Pentax K100D Super
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2007-06-28
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 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $520