Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Samsung GX-10
K-1 II | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | September 2006 | Newer by 140 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Sharper screen (+827k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-1 II
GX-10 | K-1 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-10
K-1 II | GX-10 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |