Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was launched 9 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-3 II grades versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II features physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-3 II vs the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and GX-1L.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-3 II to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger K-3 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.