Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 450D versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 450D was announced 11 months after the K100D S so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 450D grades versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D has physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon 450D versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 450D against the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and K100D S.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 450D to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 450D provides a benefit in sensor technology.