Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 5 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the XG-1 matches up versus the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 against the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and SL30 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and SL30.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer XG-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.