Pentax K-7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched but the K-7 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-7 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-7 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-7 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-7 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and Galaxy Camera is 60 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-7 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.