First introduced in December, 2006, Pentax K100D is a 6 MP DSLR with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Pentax replaced K100D with Pentax K100D Super. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Pentax K100D with Pentax K100D Super
Pentax K100D comes with a 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.26 mm (1.1").
Sensor resolution of Pentax K100D ~ 3000 x 2000 pixels.
Pentax K100D has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 369.0 mm².
There are approximate 6,000,000 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Pentax K100D with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| ±2 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| Optical Viewfinder |
| 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 11 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No AF Face Detection |
| Low Resolution Sensor: 6 MP |
| Low Screen Resolution: 210k dots |
| Weight: 660g |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Full HD Video |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Small LCD Screen: 2" |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 210 fps |
| Type Scores |
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Pentax K100D has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #168 out of 206 in DSLR cameras, and ranked #636 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Pentax K100D with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | K100D | Dimensions | K100D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pentax K100D Super | 646 g | 660 g | 129 x 91 x 71 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Nikon D3200 | 505 g | 660 g | 125 x 96 x 77 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Pentax K-50 | 650 g | 660 g | 130 x 97 x 71 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Nikon D3300 | 430 g | 660 g | 124 x 98 x 76 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Pentax K-3 | 800 g | 660 g | 131 x 100 x 77 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Canon 100D | 407 g | 660 g | 117 x 91 x 69 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Pentax K-S2 | 678 g | 660 g | 91 x 123 x 73 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
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Pentax K-500 | 646 g | 660 g | 130 x 97 x 71 mm | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | K100D |
| Announced | December, 2006 |
| Body Type | Compact SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Number of Lenses | 150 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 210k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.57 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor Area | 369.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 6 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max Native ISO | 3200 |
| Min Native ISO | 200 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | None |
| Video Formats | |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 0 shots |
| Battery Type | |
| Battery Model | 4 x AA |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 660 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/MMC card |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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