Clicky

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The ZS50 was launched 7 years after the K100D S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS50 matches up vs the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS50 K100D S 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2007Newer by 92 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS50

 K100D S ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS50 K100D S 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and K100D S is 90 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and K100D S.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS50 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (243g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
no video
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Pentax K100D Super
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $520