Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W
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Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
Photography Glossary Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K100D versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K100D was introduced 4 years earlier than the HZ25W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K100D grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Samsung HZ25W
| K100D | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax K100D
| HZ25W | K100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | December 2006 | Fresher by 43 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D and Samsung HZ25W
| K100D | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D features outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K100D versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K100D compared to the HZ25W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and HZ25W is 64 and 70 respectively.
Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and HZ25W.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K100D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K100D vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Pentax K100D | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax K100D | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2006-12-03 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Total lenses | 151 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $350 |