Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1L

Its time to look closer at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The X70 was launched 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X70 scores versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X70 compared to the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GX-1L is 71 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax X70 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger X70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.