Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DS2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax ist DS2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K100D S (6MP) and the ist DS2 (6MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K100D S was introduced 23 months after the ist DS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K100D S matches up versus the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax ist DS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K100D S and the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and ist DS2 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer K100D S will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.