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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Later Model is Pentax K-S2
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was brought out 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-S1 grades against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 K-S1 GX-1L 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2006Fresher by 104 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax K-S1

 GX-1L K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung GX-1L

 K-S1 GX-1L 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 compared to the GX-1L.

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to provide extra detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern K-S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558g)
good high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (558g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (410 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax K-S1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-S1 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-08-27 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 558 grams (1.23 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $339 $0