Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung ST6500

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-5 II and Samsung ST6500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was revealed 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-5 II scores against the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 II and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-5 II versus the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and ST6500 is 60 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and ST6500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The K-5 II offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger K-5 II should have an edge in sensor technology.