Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Pentax K-3 II

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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Pentax K-3 II

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 II Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-3 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-3 II.
Compare Pentax K-3 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 III
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Differences

Samsung Galaxy Camera advantages over Pentax K-3 II

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
19 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
301g vs 785g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-3 II advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 3.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

720 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.72 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 16 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Powerful zoom lens; Fast processor; Huge and bright display; Modern Android operating system; Vast selection of available apps.
Large, heavy body; Expensive pricetag; 3G/4G data plan adds to cost; Sedate performance; Image quality doesn't compare well to other similarly sized / priced cameras.
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Top-notch image quality; Spectacular detail from Pixel Shift Resolution; Better performance than K-3; Geotag images with no accessories; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Clever on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots
No built-in flash strobe; No wireless flash support out of the box; AstroTracer function can be finicky; AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a prosumer DSLR; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors
Read our Pentax K-3 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung WB850F

$520
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$467
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Pentax K-3 II

Samsung WB850F

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$467
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Compared to Samsung WB800F

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung WB800F

$520
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F

Pentax K-3 II

Samsung WB800F

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung WB800F

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

$520
1/2.3 inch

$698
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Headphone jack

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Pentax K-3 II

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$698
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Compared to Canon T6i

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Canon T6i

$520
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax KP

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Pentax KP

$520
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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