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Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D100 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and KP (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D100 was released 15 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D100 matches up against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Pentax KP

 D100 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D100

 KP D100 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2002Fresher by 176 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Pentax KP

 D100 KP 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 has physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon D100 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D100 compared to the KP.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and KP is 58 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and KP.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax KP to render greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D100
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D100
Street photography with Pentax KP
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D100
Sports photography with Pentax KP
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
41
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (390 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
9
no video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D100Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D100 Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 grams (1.72 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 390 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $170 $747