Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was announced 5 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XS1 matches up against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XS1 compared to the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and K100D S is 97 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and K100D S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XS1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic XS1 will result in greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent XS1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.