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Pentax K100D

Pentax K100D Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-GF3 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

$829.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with... More
Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. Less
Panasonic GF3 12MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Lens. 12 megapixels. 3in screen with Live View. ISO range from 100 to 6400. Continuous shooting up to 4 frames per second (JPEG). Memory... More
Panasonic GF3 12MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Lens. 12 megapixels. 3in screen with Live View. ISO range from 100 to 6400. Continuous shooting up to 4 frames per second (JPEG). Memory card compatibility: SD, SDHC, SDXC. PictBridge compatible. Full auto and manual settings. Image stabilisation system. Optical. Built-in flash. 1080 HD recording with sound. Video playback with sound. Accessories included: shoulder strap, AV cable and USB cable. Li-Ion batteries (included). Focal length 14-42mm. Aperture f/3.5-5.6. Built-in lens image stabilization. Filter size 35mm. Zoom lens. Accessories included: hood and lens caps. Weight 165g. EAN/Barcode: 5025232637638. By Panasonic. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - 4x
HD Recording Format - 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p
Camera Type SLR/Professional Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
Weight 1.24 lb. 0.49 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3x
Features - Image Stabilization • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD Live MOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 3x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length - 14 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 28 mm
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f2.5 (w)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 60 - 1/4 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 3.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6 MB (21 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF Raw Image
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
Touchscreen Panel - With Touchscreen Panel
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 7
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 0.49 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 1.3 in.
Height 3.6 in. 2.6 in.
Width 5.1 in. 4.2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840356864952 -
Product ID 35415519 109604746
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries • Strap -
Release Date July, 2006 -
Family Line Pentax K Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN K100D DMCGF3KEBK
 
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Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
Panasonic DMC-GF3
Panasonic DMC-GF3 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens
From $339.00

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Consumer Reviews

57

Eat your heart out Canon & Nikon

byjzorns Nov 10, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Body-integral anti-shake, superior Pentax optics & build quality
Cons No anti-dust feature for the sensor
Recommended it? Yes

I bought my Pentax K100D when I was ready to move up from my Olympus superzoom "prosumer" point & shoot camera.

I bought it to get into digital SLRs. I already have an outstanding Olympus OM system for film, and a nice little Canon Elph for a pocket size digital. I wanted top-quality optics,... Read full review »

5

Great beginner DSLR

bystereogtx Jun 22, 2009
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great UI<br>Image Quality<br>Feels Great<br>Best beginner...
Cons Sometimes images come out underexposed<br>Annoying gel stripe on the left
Recommended it? Yes

I've had this camera for about two years and I am very pleased with it. I only paid around $280 for the whole kit, which was a great value. The choice was between a Canon S3 and the Pentax, and I went for this K100D and still haven't regretted it.

Interface:

This camera is pretty easy... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

117

A good, small, DSLR

bybloodline23 Jan 9, 2012
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, good feature set for the price, can take good photos and video.
Cons Not much cheaper than a DSLR; lacks optical viewfinder, hot shoe; uses a battery pack
Recommended it? Yes

I finally broke down and bought a DSLR to replace my older superzoom point-and-shoot (P&S) camera. I originally considered a Canon DSLR, since the entry model camera was pretty cheap over the holidays (about $500), but after looking at the different cameras and options, I settled on this Panasonic... Read full review »

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