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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(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
Pentax K100D S
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax K100D S

 K-x K100D S 
ReleasedDecember 2009June 2007More recent by 31 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-x

 K100D S K-x 

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D S

 K-x K100D S 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography features
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-x
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-x
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery pack (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography factors
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,900 per charge)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-xPentax K100D Super
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