Pentax K-01 vs Samsung ST93

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-01 and Samsung ST93, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was released 14 months after the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-01 matches up vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-01 against the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and ST93 is 76 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-01 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent K-01 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.