Pentax K100D S vs Sony QX10

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K100D S vs Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K100D S was introduced 7 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K100D S grades versus the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K100D S versus the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and QX10 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and QX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K100D S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX10 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.