Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K100D S

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.