Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 350D was brought out 3 years before the K100D S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 350D grades versus the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 350D and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 350D has got outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D vs the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and K100D S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 350D to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.