Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
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- 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- Superseded the Pentax K100D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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K100D S
ZS40 | K100D S | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2007 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 210k | Crisper display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS40
K100D S | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K100D S
ZS40 | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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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 |