Pentax K-50 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-50 and Samsung PL120, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-50 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K-50 scores vs the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-50 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 against the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and PL120 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-50 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer K-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.