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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was revealed 11 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-1 II grades vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Samsung GX-10

 K-1 II GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2006Newer by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k210kSharper screen (+827k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 GX-10 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-10

 K-1 II GX-10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-1 II and the GX-10.

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and GX-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.4 fps)
not so great battery pack (670 per charge)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
49
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (670 per charge)
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
9
no video
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Samsung GX-10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-02-22 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 819200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 33 11
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.4fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,737 $850