Pentax K-5 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K-5 and Samsung DV300F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the K-5 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was introduced 12 months prior to the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-5 grades vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 compared to the DV300F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and DV300F is 60 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and DV300F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older K-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.