Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The K100D S was revealed 10 years before the RX100 V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K100D S grades against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S has physical 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 Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K100D S and the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and RX100 V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.