Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K100D S
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K100D (6MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K100D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-1 was revealed 9 years after the K100D which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-1 scores against the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K100D
K-1 | K100D | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | December 2006 | More modern by 113 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Clearer screen (+827k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax K-1
K100D | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D
K-1 | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 has external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 and the K100D.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and K100D is 55 and 64 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and K100D.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax K100D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-17 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $0 |