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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Refreshed by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS1 K100D S 
LaunchedMay 2009June 2007More recent by 23 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS1

 K100D S ZS1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS1 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography details
25
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax K100D Super
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229g (0.50 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $520