Pentax K-1 vs Samsung DV150F

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-1 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and DV150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was announced 3 years after the DV150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-1 matches up vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 and Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and DV150F is 55 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.