Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K100D

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ8 versus Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ8 was announced 7 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ8 grades vs the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ8 and the K100D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and K100D.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ8 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ8 will resolve more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SZ8 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.