Pentax K100D S vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D S was manufactured 7 years before the MX-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K100D S grades against the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D Super & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S provides outside dimensions 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 MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the K100D S and the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and MX-1 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and MX-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K100D S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.