Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
(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
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ5 was unveiled 5 years later than the K100D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ5 matches up vs the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax K100D
SZ5 | K100D | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | December 2006 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic SZ5
K100D | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K100D
SZ5 | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 compared to the K100D.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and K100D.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K100D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone 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 | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $195 | $0 |