Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung PL210

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung PL210, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and PL210 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was launched 7 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-1 II matches up vs the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II features outer 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-1 II vs the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and PL210 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and PL210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.