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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax X-5 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax X-5
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDMC-FZ100X-5
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124119
Width (mm)95107
Height (mm)8186
Weight (g)563623
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-FZ35-
SuccessorPanasonic FZ150DM-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.33
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.21.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD / QT Motion JPEGMOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elementssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0022.00 - 580.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.004.00 - 104.00
Zoom ratio (x)2426
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual, Focus Point Selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq.EVF: 230K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, PartyHandheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait, Scene (Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, , Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
Flash range description0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: Wide: approx. 0.66 - 38 ft; Tele: approx. 4.9 - 20ft
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)4075
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
1Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional infrared
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.982.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.99-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.21.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)15-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.340.51
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.290.67
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.13
Startup time (s)1.72.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.75.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410500
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • software cd-rom s-sw129
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS, articulating LCD, full HD 1920x1080 60/50i movies with manual exposure controlBSI CMOS Sensor, Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR), Tilting 460K-dot LCD, 230K-dot EVF, 1080p Full HD Movies



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