Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung ST95

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung ST95, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the K-3 III (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 III was launched 10 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 III being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-3 III matches up vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 Mark III and Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 III Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 III comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-3 III vs the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 III and ST95 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 III and ST95.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-3 III due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-3 III will have a benefit in sensor innovation.