Canon 700D vs Pentax K100D

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 700D and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was manufactured 6 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 700D matches up versus the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 700D and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Canon 700D and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 700D and the K100D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and K100D is 65 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and K100D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 700D to offer you greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 700D should have an edge in sensor technology.