Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K20D versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K20D was launched 22 months after the GX-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K20D scores vs the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K20D Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K20D provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K20D versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K20D and the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and GX-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K20D to provide more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K20D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.