Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung ST150F

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 5 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs against the ST150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and ST150F is 60 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and ST150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.