Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K100D S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was manufactured 8 years after the K100D S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-1 matches up versus the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers outside 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 S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 vs the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K100D S is 55 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will provide more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.