Pentax K-3 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-3 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 was announced 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-3 scores vs the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to render greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.