Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was introduced 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs features exterior 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 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and Galaxy Camera 4G is 60 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more modern K-5 IIs provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.