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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K100D S (6MP) and the K110D (6MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K100D S was launched 14 months later than the K110D which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K100D S scores against the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K110D

 K100D S K110D 
LaunchedJune 2007May 2006More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K100D S

 K110D K100D S 

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax K110D

 K100D S K110D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution210k210kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K100D S and the K110D.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and K110D is 65 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and K110D.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern K100D S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
Pentax K110D Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
Pentax K110D Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax K110D
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Super Pentax K110D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2007-06-28 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 gr (1.42 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $520 $1,000