Pentax K100D vs Sony QX10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K100D and Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K100D was launched 7 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K100D grades vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D provides external 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 Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K100D against the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and QX10 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and QX10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K100D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.