Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a complete overview of the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was announced 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X70 grades versus the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 vs the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GX-1S is 71 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and GX-1S.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax X70 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer X70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.