Nikon P100 vs Pentax K-x

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P100 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P100 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P100 was unveiled 7 months later than the K-x which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P100 matches up vs the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P100 vs Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P100 versus the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and K-x is 68 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and K-x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-x will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.