Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S
55 Imaging
77 Features
82 Overall
79


68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
40
Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S 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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Pentax K-1
(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

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.

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.

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Samsung GX-1S
K-1 II | GX-1S | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 148 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Samsung 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 |