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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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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).

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The 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.

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

 K-5 IIs K100D S 
RevealedJune 2013June 2007Fresher by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

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

 K100D S K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs K100D S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
Pentax K100D S Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K100D Super
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