Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D S

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-70 was released 9 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-70 grades against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-70 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 enjoys physical measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 against the K100D S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and K100D S is 62 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and K100D S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern K-70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.