Pentax K-5 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-5 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the MV800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-5 grades vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 provides exterior 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 MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 compared to the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and MV800 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and MV800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.