Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K100D

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K100D (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K100D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 11 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-1 II matches up vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has got outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II against the K100D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K100D is 55 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and K100D.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 II will give you more detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.