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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-500 was launched 7 years after the K100D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-500 scores versus the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K100D

 K-500 K100D 
ReleasedNovember 2013December 2006Newer by 86 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax K-500

 K100D K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K100D

 K-500 K100D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K-500 versus the K100D.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and K100D is 64 and 64 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and K100D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-500
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (710 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D Travel photography details
67
better than average battery pack (710 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (710 CIPA)
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-500
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K100D
 Pentax K-500Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax K100D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-11-27 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 646g (1.42 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 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/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $0