Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-1 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was announced 10 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the K-1 grades vs the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 comes with outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.