Pentax K100D S vs Sony S980

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K100D S versus Sony S980, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and S980 (12MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D S was unveiled 20 months before the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K100D S scores versus the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Pentax K100D S versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K100D S compared to the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and S980 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and S980.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony S980 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.