Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was unveiled 8 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-S1 matches up vs the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 features physical measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-S1 against the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and GX-10 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and GX-10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-S1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.