Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
- Released April 2005
- Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
- Older Model is Canon 300D
- New Model is Canon 400D
(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
- Launched December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon 350D and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 350D was unveiled 20 months earlier than the K100D which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 350D grades vs the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 350D & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K100D
350D | K100D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon 350D
K100D | 350D | |||
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Launched | December 2006 | ![]() | April 2005 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+95k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K100D
350D | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 350D provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).
See the Canon 350D and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D and the K100D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and K100D is 70 and 64 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and K100D.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 350D to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Canon EOS 350D | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 350D | Pentax K100D |
Also referred to as | EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2005-04-06 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2304 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 637 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | $0 |