Pentax K-01 vs Samsung SH100

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung SH100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-01 was brought out 18 months after the SH100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-01 matches up versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung SH100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K-01 against the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and SH100 is 76 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and SH100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-01 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.