Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung WB700, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was announced 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-S1 grades vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 versus the WB700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and WB700.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger K-S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.