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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K100D, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K100D (6MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K100D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was released 14 years after the K100D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II scores versus the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K100D

 Z7 II K100D 
AnnouncedOctober 2020December 2006Newer by 169 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k210kClearer display (+1890k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Nikon Z7 II

 K100D Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K100D

 Z7 II K100D 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the K100D.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K100D is 61 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K100D.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
88
manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (660g)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
9
no video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K100D
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K100D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K100D
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax KAF
Available lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,997 $0