Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was launched 15 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-3 III scores vs the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 Mark III and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 III Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 III enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 III and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the K-3 III and the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 III and GX-1S is 58 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 III and GX-1S.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 III to show extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-3 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.