Pentax K100D S vs Pentax H90

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K100D S and Pentax H90, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K100D S was unveiled 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K100D S grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K100D S vs the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and H90 is 65 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax H90 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older K100D S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.