Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-20

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

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.