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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP 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
  • Announced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K100D versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and KP (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K100D was introduced 11 years prior to the KP which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K100D matches up against the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax KP

 K100D KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K100D

 KP K100D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017December 2006Newer by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax KP

 K100D KP 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Pentax K100D versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K100D and the KP.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and KP is 64 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and KP.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax KP to provide you with extra detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K100D
Street photography with Pentax KP
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than others (660g)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (660g)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax KP
 Pentax K100DPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K100D Pentax KP
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-12-03 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 819200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $747