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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was manufactured 7 years after the K100D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-100 scores vs the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K100D

 SP-100 K100D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2006Newer by 88 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus SP-100

 K100D SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K100D

 SP-100 K100D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 against the K100D.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and K100D is 63 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and K100D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Pentax K100D
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D Travel photography highlights
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K100D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-29 2006-12-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $0