Pentax K110D vs Samsung PL210

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax K110D vs Samsung PL210, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K110D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the PL210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K110D scores vs the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K110D vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K110D against the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and PL210 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and PL210.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K110D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.