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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS40 was manufactured 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS40 matches up versus the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS40 K100D S 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2007Fresher by 80 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS40

 K100D S ZS40 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS40 K100D S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 features external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS40 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and K100D S is 90 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and K100D S.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS40 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
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lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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no video shooting
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Pentax K100D Super
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-06 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $520