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Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 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
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The K100D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the E90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the K100D grades versus the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax E90

 K100D E90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K100D

 E90 K100D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010December 2006Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax E90

 K100D E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D has physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K100D versus the E90.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and E90 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and E90.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K100D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax E90 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K100D
Street photography with Pentax E90
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax E90
 Pentax K100DPentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Pentax Optio E90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-12-03 2010-01-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $100