Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.