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Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 II versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was manufactured 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-5 II matches up versus the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Samsung GX-10

 K-5 II GX-10 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2006Fresher by 82 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-5 II

 GX-10 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Samsung GX-10

 K-5 II GX-10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 II versus Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II and the GX-10.

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and GX-10 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and GX-10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-5 II to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax K-5 IISamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-5 II Samsung GX-10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-04 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $830 $850