Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax K100D S, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was unveiled 7 years after the K100D S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-S1 grades against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 versus the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and K100D S is 69 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and K100D S.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to give extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger K-S1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.