Pentax 645D vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a complete review of the Pentax 645D and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 645D was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 645D grades versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax 645D features physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 645D compared to the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and GX-1L is 50 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax 645D will offer extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 645D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.