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Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and KP (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K110D was launched 11 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K110D matches up versus the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax KP

 K110D KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K110D

 KP K110D 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2006Fresher by 130 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Pentax KP

 K110D KP 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K110D has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K110D and the KP.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and KP.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older K110D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (390 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K110D
Vlogging with Pentax KP
9
lack of video recording
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Pentax KP
 Pentax K110DPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K110D Pentax KP
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-05-22 2017-01-26
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
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 6MP 24MP
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585g (1.29 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
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 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 - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $747