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Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
58
Imaging
72
Features
86
Overall
77
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Released March 2021
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was announced 15 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-3 III grades against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Samsung GX-1L

 K-3 III GX-1L 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2006More modern by 184 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k210kClearer screen (+1410k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax K-3 III

 GX-1L K-3 III 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1L

 K-3 III GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 III comes with external measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-3 III vs the GX-1L.

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 III and GX-1L is 58 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 III and GX-1L.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-3 III to give extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-3 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (1,600,000)
fixed screen
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high resolution (26 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 III
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (1,600,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax K-3 Mark IIISamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-3 Mark III Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2021-03-31 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6192 x 4128 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600000 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 101 5
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 156 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820g (1.81 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,999 $0