Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20
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![Pentax K10D front Pentax K10D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K10D/Pentax-K10D-front.jpg)
![Samsung GX-20 front Samsung GX-20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-GX-20/Samsung-GX-20-front.jpg)
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- New Model is Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The K10D was unveiled 13 months prior to the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the K10D matches up against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Samsung GX-20
K10D | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Pentax K10D
GX-20 | K10D | |||
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Launched | January 2008 | ![]() | December 2006 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K10D and Samsung GX-20
K10D | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K10D against the GX-20.
![Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K10D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.
![Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K10D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and GX-20.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to resolve greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older K10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K10D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K10D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Pentax K10D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax K10D | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2006-12-15 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $700 | $850 |