Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10
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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-7 was launched 3 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-7 scores against the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Samsung GX-10
K-7 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | October 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Clearer display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-7
GX-10 | K-7 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Samsung GX-10
K-7 | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-7 provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-7 compared to the GX-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and GX-10 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and GX-10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-7 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-7 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Pentax K-7 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-7 | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 750g (1.65 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
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 score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $850 |