Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-r

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-r, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K-r (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was unveiled 4 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS100 matches up against the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS100 and the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and K-r is 87 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and K-r.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher ZS100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.