Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K100D S

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ7 was announced 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ7 grades vs the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 vs the K100D S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and K100D S.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ7 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.