Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar but the K-5 II (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 II was announced 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-5 II matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 II features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 II versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and Galaxy Camera 3G is 60 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 II offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher K-5 II will have an edge in sensor tech.