Pentax K100D S vs Pentax Q

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax Q, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and Q (12MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The K100D S was brought out 5 years earlier than the Q and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K100D S matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S has got outer 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 Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K100D S vs the Q.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and Q is 65 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and Q.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Q will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older K100D S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.