Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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
- Launched December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZR1 was released 2 years later than the K100D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZR1 grades vs the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K100D
ZR1 | K100D | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | December 2006 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic ZR1
K100D | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K100D
ZR1 | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR1 versus the K100D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and K100D.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZR1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ZR1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K100D |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $0 |