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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Announced February 2006
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1L, 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-1L (6MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was revealed 8 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the XG-1 matches up against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 XG-1 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2006Newer by 103 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

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

 GX-1L XG-1 

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

 XG-1 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 against the GX-1L.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GX-1L is 66 and 69 respectively.

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

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and GX-1L.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax XG-1 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (567g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (567g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax XG-1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung GX-1L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-07-15 2006-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $0