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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF 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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K100D S was brought out 16 years earlier than the KF which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K100D S matches up against the KF with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax KF

 K100D S KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K100D S

 KF K100D S 
RevealedNovember 2022June 2007Newer by 187 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax KF

 K100D S KF 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S features outer measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax KF has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K100D S against the KF.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and KF is 65 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and KF.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax KF to give you extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
Pentax KF Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S Street photography information
Pentax KF Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
73
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
74
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography features
Pentax KF Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than others (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
Landscape photography with Pentax KF
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KF as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
72
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than others (684 grams)
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax KF
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax KF
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K100D Super Pentax KF
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-06-28 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 gr (1.42 pounds) 684 gr (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $520 $850