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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Refreshed by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS20 was brought out 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS20 matches up vs the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS20 K100D S 
IntroducedApril 2012June 2007More modern by 59 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS20

 K100D S ZS20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS20 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
Pentax K100D S Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D S Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax K100D Super
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-04-26 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $520