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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung WB250F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 5 months later than the WB250F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-5 IIs grades against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Samsung WB250F

 K-5 IIs WB250F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 WB250F K-5 IIs 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung WB250F

 K-5 IIs WB250F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the WB250F.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and WB250F is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax K-5 IIsSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Samsung WB250F
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $749 $250