Pentax K-01 vs Samsung CL5

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-01 and Samsung CL5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was announced 3 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-01 grades versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 and the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and CL5 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and CL5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-01 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-01 will result in more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have a benefit in sensor technology.