Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S
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Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Pentax K10D
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2008 |  | January 2006 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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.
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Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
| Pentax K20D | Samsung 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 |