Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1L

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 Mark III and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 III Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.