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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was launched 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-50 grades versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K100D S

 K-50 K100D S 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2007Newer by 79 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-50

 K100D S K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K100D S

 K-50 K100D S 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 compared to the K100D S.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and K100D S is 63 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and K100D S.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-50 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer K-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
56
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competitors (650g)
9
no video
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-50Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-50 Pentax K100D Super
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-27 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1120 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $610 $520