Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K100D S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 was introduced 3 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-5 scores against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 vs the K100D S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and K100D S is 60 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and K100D S.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 to offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher K-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.