Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 7 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-1 II scores against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II offers physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 II and the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and HZ50W is 55 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and HZ50W.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.