Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 7 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 scores versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 compared to the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and GX-10 is 66 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and GX-10.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax XG-1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.