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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed May 2006
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K100D (6MP) and the K110D (6MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K100D was unveiled 7 months after the K110D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the K100D matches up vs the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax K110D

 K100D K110D 
RevealedDecember 2006May 2006More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K100D

 K110D K100D 

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax K110D

 K100D K110D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution210k210kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K100D versus the K110D.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and K110D is 64 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and K110D.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern K100D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography information
Pentax K110D Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography details
Pentax K110D Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (660 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography features
Pentax K110D Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (660 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K100D
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K100DPentax K110D
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-12-03 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 210k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $1,000