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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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 X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The X90 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the X90 scores vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung GX-1L

 X90 GX-1L 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2006More recent by 54 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax X90

 GX-1L X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1L

 X90 GX-1L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 versus the GX-1L.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and GX-1L.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X90 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher X90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (570g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
35
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax X90Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung GX-1L
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2006-02-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 7.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID D-L106 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $0