Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The K100D S was released 5 years before the RZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the K100D S matches up versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K100D S against the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and RZ10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and RZ10.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K100D S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.