Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K10D was unveiled 10 months later than the GX-1L so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K10D matches up against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D provides external 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K10D vs the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and GX-1L.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K10D to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer K10D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.