Pentax K-3 vs Samsung SL820

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-3 and Samsung SL820, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was launched 5 years after the SL820 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-3 grades versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 has outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-3 versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and SL820 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and SL820.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-3 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.