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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-S2
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Samsung GX-10

 K-S1 GX-10 
LaunchedAugust 2014September 2006Fresher by 97 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K-S1

 GX-10 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung GX-10

 K-S1 GX-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
78
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (558g)
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
60
lighter than competitors (558g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (410 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax K-S1Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-S1 Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-08-27 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.4 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 558 gr (1.23 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $339 $850