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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

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.

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

 K-1 II GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2006Fresher by 148 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k210kClearer screen (+827k dot)

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

 GX-1S K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II GX-1S 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (605 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
not so great battery pack (670 CIPA)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
53
weather proofing
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (670 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-02-22 2006-01-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 819200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 33 11
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) 605 grams (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,737 $850