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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS5 was brought out 3 years after the K100D S which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS5 matches up versus the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS5 K100D S 
RevealedJune 2010June 2007More modern by 37 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS5

 K100D S ZS5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS5 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and K100D S.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
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supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D S Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K100D S Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax K100D Super
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $520