Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
(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
- Released June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Updated by Pentax K200D

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
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).

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.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K100D S
K-S1 | K100D S | |||
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Released | August 2014 | ![]() | June 2007 | More modern by 88 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-S1
K100D S | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax K100D S
K-S1 | K100D S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax K100D Super |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-08-27 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.4 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 558g (1.23 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1061 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $339 | $520 |