Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K100D S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was introduced 8 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS100 grades vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 features external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 and the K100D S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and K100D S is 87 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.