Pentax K100D Review

Overall Score

45

Main Features

  • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 129 x 93 x 70 mm, 660g.
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  • Replaced by: K100D Super

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Pentax K100D Overview


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").

- Full Frame
- Pentax K100D

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.


Proc and Cons of Pentax K100D


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

Pentax K100D has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #169 out of 206 in DSLR cameras, and ranked #636 out of 1222 in all cameras.

Pentax K100D Scores
Imaging score
37
Features score
44
Value for money score
63
Portability score
77
Overall score
45
Average Scores in Entry-Level DSLR
Imaging Score
52
Features Score
59
Value For Money Score
75
Portability Score
79
Overall score
61

Physical Dimensions of Pentax K100D


Pentax K100D weighs 660g and has external dimensions of 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g, Pentax K100D is 122 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.

Weight Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras


Pentax K100D
660g
Average weight
538g
Min weight
365g
Max weight
690g

Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras


Pentax K100D
70mm
Average Thickness
73mm
Min Thickness
53mm
Max Thickness
86mm

Here is the front and top view image of Pentax K100D with the dimensions:

Pentax K100D

Size Compared to Major Competitors


Model Weight K100D Dimensions K100D
Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D Super 646 g 660 g 129 x 91 x 71 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Nikon D3200 Nikon D3200 505 g 660 g 125 x 96 x 77 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Pentax K-50 Pentax K-50 650 g 660 g 130 x 97 x 71 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Nikon D3300 Nikon D3300 430 g 660 g 124 x 98 x 76 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Pentax K-3 Pentax K-3 800 g 660 g 131 x 100 x 77 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Canon EOS 100D Canon 100D 407 g 660 g 117 x 91 x 69 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 678 g 660 g 91 x 123 x 73 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm
Pentax K-500 Pentax K-500 646 g 660 g 130 x 97 x 71 mm 129 x 93 x 70 mm

Specifications of Pentax K100D


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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