Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 7 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 IIs grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs features external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 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).

Check out the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the GX-1L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and GX-1L.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.