Pentax K-1 II vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-1 II and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 10 years after the GX-20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-1 II matches up vs the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 II compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and GX-20.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.