Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 12 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-1 II scores vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II features external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-1 II compared to the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and GX-1L.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.