Pentax I-10 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax I-10 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the I-10 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The I-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the I-10 grades against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and GX-1S is 93 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The I-10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax I-10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer I-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.