Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K100D S

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K100D S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-01 was announced 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-01 scores vs the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-01 compared to the K100D S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and K100D S is 76 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and K100D S.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-01 to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.