Pentax K100D vs Leica M9

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K100D Leica M9
      BrandPentaxLeica
      ModelK100DM9
      Successor ModelPentax K100D Super Leica M9-P
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel19 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,20080 - 2,500
      Photo Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20085212 x 3472
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 10243840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, ManualManual Focus
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Lens MountPentax KAFLeica M
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.5"
      Screen Resolution210k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K100D Leica M9
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.68x
      Shutter Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps2.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction      		Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weighted
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K100D Leica M9
      DxO Low Light ISO884
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score69
      Video Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Pentax K100D Leica M9
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired (optional)
      Environmental Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Dimensions129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 7.9 x 7.3"
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Battery Pack4 x AA
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K100D Leica M9
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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