Pentax K-7 vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-7 was announced 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-7 matches up versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-7 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-7 against the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-7 to give extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.