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Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax K20D versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K20D was launched 2 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K20D scores against the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Samsung GX-1S

 K20D GX-1S 
ReleasedJune 2008January 2006Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Pentax K20D

 GX-1S K20D 

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Samsung GX-1S

 K20D GX-1S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K20D and the GX-1S.

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and GX-1S.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K20D to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher K20D provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
64
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax K20DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K20D Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-06-25 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $850