Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-50 was unveiled 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-50 matches up vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-50 and the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and K100D is 63 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and K100D.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-50 to give you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger K-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.