Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-10

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.