Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
(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
- Revealed June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Replacement is Pentax K200D
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-5 IIs was revealed 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K100D S
K-5 IIs | K100D S | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | June 2007 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-5 IIs
K100D S | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K100D S
K-5 IIs | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the K100D S.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K100D S is 60 and 65 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and K100D S.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-04 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $749 | $520 |