Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Released June 2007
- Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
- Refreshed by Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax K100D S and Pentax S1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K100D S was launched 4 years before the S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K100D S matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax S1
K100D S | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K100D S
S1 | K100D S | |||
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Released | March 2011 | June 2007 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax S1
K100D S | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S has got external measurements 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 S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K100D S and Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K100D S against the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and S1 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K100D S because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax S1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older K100D S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2007-06-28 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen 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 | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 gr (1.42 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $520 | $174 |