Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-7 was revealed 2 years after the K100D S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-7 matches up against the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-7 vs the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and K100D S is 60 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-7 to give you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.