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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 7 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XG-1 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 XG-1 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax XG-1

 Galaxy Camera 2 XG-1 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 XG-1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (567 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (567 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (567 grams)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Pentax XG-1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-15 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $400