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Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Pentax KP front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax KP versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The KP was released 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the KP matches up against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Samsung GX-1L

 KP GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2006Newer by 133 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax KP

 GX-1L KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Samsung GX-1L

 KP GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax KP offers outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the KP vs the GX-1L.

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KP and GX-1L is 61 and 69 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and GX-1L.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax KP to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer KP will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax KP
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
61
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (390 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
9
can't record video
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Pentax KP vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax KPSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax KP Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-01-26 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 819200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 27 5
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/24000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703 gr (1.55 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $747 $0