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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
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Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax RZ10

 K100D S RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax K100D S

 RZ10 K100D S 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2007More modern by 49 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax RZ10

 K100D S RZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

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

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (178 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
9
no video
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax RZ10
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K100D Super Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2007-06-28 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 gr (1.42 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $520 $200