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Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 760D versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 760D was manufactured 8 years later than the K100D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 760D grades against the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K100D

 760D K100D 
RevealedFebruary 2015December 2006More recent by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon 760D

 K100D 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K100D

 760D K100D 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 760D comes with physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon 760D versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 760D and the K100D.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and K100D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 760D to offer you extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 760D should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
66
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (660g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 760D Pentax K100D
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $849 $0