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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7100 was brought out 16 months prior to the K-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D7100 matches up versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax K-S1

 D7100 K-S1 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon D7100

 K-S1 D7100 
AnnouncedAugust 2014April 2013More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-S1

 D7100 K-S1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D7100 vs the K-S1.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and K-S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D7100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (558g)
above average ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7100
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography advice
66
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
30
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-S1
 Nikon D7100Pentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7100 Pentax K-S1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 558g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 78
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 13.0
DXO Low light rating 1256 1061
Other
Battery life 950 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $800 $339