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Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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
  • Released January 2006
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Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax K-1 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The K-1 was launched 10 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-1 grades vs the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 K-1 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2006More recent by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k210kClearer screen (+827k dot)

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

 GX-1S K-1 

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

 K-1 GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

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

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-1 versus the GX-1S.

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

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent K-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.4 frames/s)
low battery (760 per charge)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
53
weather proofing
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
low battery (760 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (760 per charge)
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax K-1Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-1 Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-02-17 2006-01-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 33 11
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
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 score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,499 $850