Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look closer at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was released 7 months prior to the GX-10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ist DL2 scores against the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and GX-10 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and GX-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-10 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.