Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 1000D and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K100D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was introduced 20 months later than the K100D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1000D grades vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D features physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Canon 1000D and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1000D versus the K100D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and K100D is 70 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and K100D.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 1000D to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 1000D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.