Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS7 was announced 4 years later than the K100D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS7 grades vs the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax K100D
ZS7 | K100D | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | December 2006 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic ZS7
K100D | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K100D
ZS7 | K100D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 vs the K100D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and K100D.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ZS7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax K100D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $0 |