Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST95

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax K-S1 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was introduced 3 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-S1 grades vs the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 provides external measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax K-S1 versus Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S1 against the ST95.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and ST95.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger K-S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.