Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax K-1 II versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was revealed 12 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-1 II matches up versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has got physical 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) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II versus Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-1 II vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and GX-1S.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.