Pentax K-5 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-5 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was introduced 24 months earlier than the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-5 scores vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-5 against the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and EX2F is 60 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-5 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.