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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and KF (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K100D was unveiled 17 years prior to the KF which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K100D scores against the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax KF

 K100D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K100D

 KF K100D 
IntroducedNovember 2022December 2006More modern by 194 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax KF

 K100D KF 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K100D has got outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K100D against the KF.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and KF is 64 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and KF.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax KF to show more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography advice
Pentax KF Portrait photography advice
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography features
Pentax KF Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than average in class (660g)
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (6MP)
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography advice
Pentax KF Travel photography advice
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (660g)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography factors
Pentax KF Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
Pentax KF Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
73
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax KF
 Pentax K100DPentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-12-03 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3.00"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 684 grams (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 410 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $850