Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-3 II was launched 7 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-3 II grades against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Samsung GX-20
K-3 II | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2008 | Fresher by 89 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Pentax K-3 II
GX-20 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Samsung GX-20
K-3 II | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II features outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II compared to the GX-20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and GX-20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-3 II to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer K-3 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-04-23 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.3fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch cost | $829 | $850 |