Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The K-1 was announced 8 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-1 grades against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 offers physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 versus the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will offer extra detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern K-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.