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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2002
  • Replacement is Nikon D200
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon D100 versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D100 was manufactured 14 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D100 matches up versus the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Pentax K-1

 D100 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D100

 K-1 D100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2002Fresher by 165 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1037k118kClearer display (+919k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Pentax K-1

 D100 K-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 features external measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D100 vs the K-1.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and K-1 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and K-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.4 fps)
bad battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 Travel photography details
41
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
environment sealing
MP count amazing (36MP)
bad battery power (760 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Pentax K-1
 Nikon D100Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D100 Pentax K-1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2002-07-26 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 grams (1.72 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $170 $1,499