Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Released June 2007
- Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

The K-x was manufactured 2 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-x scores vs the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax K100D S
K-x | K100D S | |||
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Released | December 2009 | ![]() | June 2007 | More recent by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-x
K100D S | K-x |
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Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D S
K-x | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-x versus the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and K100D S is 69 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and K100D S.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-x to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-x will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Pentax K-x | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-x | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-12-23 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 16.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 811 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1900 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $520 |