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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS8 was released 4 years after the K100D S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS8 grades versus the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS8 K100D S 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2007More modern by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS8

 K100D S ZS8 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS8 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K100D S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and K100D S.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS8 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax K100D Super
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $275 $520