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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax K-3 II versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was announced 8 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-3 II scores vs the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Samsung GX-10

 K-3 II GX-10 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2006Fresher by 105 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k210kClearer screen (+827k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-3 II

 GX-10 K-3 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Samsung GX-10

 K-3 II GX-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 II compared to the GX-10.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and GX-10.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-3 II to resolve greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer K-3 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Street photography features
Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (720 shots)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery pack (720 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (720 per charge)
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 II and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax K-3 IISamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-3 II Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-04-23 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 27 11
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 (available with dedicated external flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 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, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1106 not tested
Other
Battery life 720 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $829 $850