Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST150F

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close but the K-500 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-500 was released 11 months later than the ST150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-500 grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-500 compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and ST150F is 64 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The K-500 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger K-500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.