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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP 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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
Photography Glossary

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K100D S was released 10 years earlier than the KP which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the K100D S grades versus the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax KP

 K100D S KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K100D S

 KP K100D S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2007More modern by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax KP

 K100D S KP 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S has exterior measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D S and the KP.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and KP is 65 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and KP.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax KP to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S Sports photography details
Pentax KP Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (6MP)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (390 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax KP
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Super Pentax KP
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-06-28 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 819200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 gr (1.42 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 life - 390 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $520 $747