Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.