Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 2 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and DV300F is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and DV300F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher XG-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.