Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST100

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung ST100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S1 was launched 4 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-S1 grades vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 has physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 compared to the ST100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and ST100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and ST100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.