Pentax K-500 vs Samsung PL210

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-500 vs Samsung PL210, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-500 was unveiled 2 years after the PL210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-500 matches up versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-500 vs Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K-500 compared to the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and PL210 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-500 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-500 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-500 provides an edge in sensor tech.