Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was announced 23 months later than the K100D S making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS1 scores versus the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 versus the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and K100D S.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS1 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ZS1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.