Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K100D S, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was released 10 years after the K100D S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-1 II scores against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II features physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II vs the K100D S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and K100D S is 55 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and K100D S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.