Pentax K-5 II vs Samsung GX-10

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.