Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K100D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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K100D S
ZS5 | K100D S | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | June 2007 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS5
K100D S | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K100D S
ZS5 | K100D S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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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 |