Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung GX-20

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.