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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Newer Model is Nikon D200
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D100 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The D100 was unveiled 16 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D100 scores vs the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Pentax K-1 II

 D100 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D100

 K-1 II D100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2002More recent by 189 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1037k118kClearer screen (+919k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Pentax K-1 II

 D100 K-1 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 features physical 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) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D100 versus the K-1 II.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and K-1 II is 58 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and K-1 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D100 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older D100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
86
has manual focus
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
41
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
environment proof
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D100Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D100 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
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 6MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 118 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 grams (1.72 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $170 $1,737