Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XG-1 scores versus the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys 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-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XG-1 versus the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and GX-1S is 66 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax XG-1 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger XG-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.