Pentax K100D S vs Pentax P70

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax K100D S and Pentax P70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D S was unveiled 20 months prior to the P70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K100D S scores versus the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S offers external dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax K100D S and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K100D S vs the P70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and P70 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and P70.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K100D S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax P70 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be behind in sensor tech.