Pentax 645D vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax 645D and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 645D was revealed 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 645D scores against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D has external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Pentax 645D and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 645D and the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and GX-1S is 50 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and GX-1S.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 645D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 645D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.