Pentax K-1 vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-1 versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and ST6500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was released 5 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-1 grades against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with outside 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 ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 versus the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and ST6500 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and ST6500.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger K-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.