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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was released 3 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS100 grades against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS100 K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS100

 K-1 II ZS100 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2016Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS100 K-1 II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS100 and the K-1 II.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and K-1 II is 87 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and K-1 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will render greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
64
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Street photography factors
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (312g)
screen is fixed
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery power (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors (312g)
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
terrible battery power (670 shots)
heavier than average (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2018-02-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.9fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 gr (0.69 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 670 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $700 $1,737