Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K100D S

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 3 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-1 matches up against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the K100D S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and K100D S is 88 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and K100D S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus XZ-1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.