Pentax K100D vs Pentax Q

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K100D versus Pentax Q, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and Q (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K100D was revealed 5 years earlier than the Q which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K100D scores versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D and Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K100D provides outside 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) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K100D against the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D and Q is 64 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and Q.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax Q will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.