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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Pentax K100D
(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
  • Announced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was launched 7 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T Type 701 scores vs the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Pentax K100D

 T Type 701 K100D 
AnnouncedApril 2014December 2006More recent by 90 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1300k210kCrisper screen (+1090k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Leica T Type 701

 K100D T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax K100D

 T Type 701 K100D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 features physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 versus the K100D.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and K100D is 85 and 64 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and K100D.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica T Type 701 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D Street photography factors
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
69
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D Vlogging details
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Pentax K100D
 Leica T Typ 701Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Pentax K100D
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-04-24 2006-12-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 4 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,300k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC13 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,603 $0