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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Later Model is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Refreshed by Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K100D S

 K-1 K100D S 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2007More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k210kCrisper display (+827k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-1

 K100D S K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D S

 K-1 K100D S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D S Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (760 per charge)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
53
weather proof
high megapixels (36MP)
not so great battery pack (760 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (760 per charge)
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-1Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Pentax K100D Super
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-17 2007-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 33 11
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010g (2.23 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,499 $520