Pentax K-5 vs Samsung CL5

Below is a complete review of the Pentax K-5 vs Samsung CL5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was unveiled 23 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-5 grades versus the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 vs Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 against the CL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and CL5 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and CL5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 will resolve more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.