Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K100D S

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was launched 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS7 grades versus the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS7 vs the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and K100D S.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ZS7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.