Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look closer at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 20 months after the EX2F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XG-1 scores against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has outside 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) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 against the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and EX2F is 66 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax XG-1 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger XG-1 provides an edge in sensor tech.