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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was launched 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 II matches up versus the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K100D S

 K-5 II K100D S 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2007Fresher by 73 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-5 II

 K100D S K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K100D S

 K-5 II K100D S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 II and the K100D S.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and K100D S is 60 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and K100D S.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-5 II to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer K-5 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Sports photography info
Pentax K100D S Sports photography info
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging features
Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 II Pentax K100D Super
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-04 2007-06-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $830 $520