Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600
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Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-500 and Samsung ST600, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-500 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The K-500 was launched 3 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-500 matches up against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 & Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Samsung ST600
K-500 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax K-500
ST600 | K-500 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Samsung ST600
K-500 | ST600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-500 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-500 and the ST600.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and ST600 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and ST600.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-500 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-500 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-500 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-500 | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51600 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1087 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 710 photos | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $330 |