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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon D3400
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3500 was launched 11 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D3500 grades vs the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Pentax K100D S

 D3500 K100D S 
RevealedAugust 2018June 2007Newer by 136 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Nikon D3500

 K100D S D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K100D S

 D3500 K100D S 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D3500 vs the K100D S.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3500 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (365g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
70
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (1,550 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (1,550 shots)
lighter than competitors (365 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
31
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (365g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K100D S
 Nikon D3500Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3500 Pentax K100D Super
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-08-29 2007-06-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 365g (0.80 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1550 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $397 $520