Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K100D

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was announced 6 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the XS1 scores versus the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing 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 XS1 versus Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 against the K100D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and K100D is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and K100D.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XS1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic XS1 will provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer XS1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.